The subject is what (or whom) the sentence is about, while the predicate tells something about the subject.

First find the verb and then make a question by placing ``who?'' or ``what?'' before it. The answer is the subject, Judy and her dog.

We spilled popcorn on the floor. What is the verb of this sentence? We spilled popcorn on the floor.

Now decide who or what spilled popcorn? We spilled popcorn on the floor.

1.My little brother broke his finger. 2.His Uncle Bob asked for directions. 3.Those soldiers carried guns. 4.Our babysitter arrived late.

1.My little brother broke his finger. 2.His Uncle Bob asked for directions. 3.Those soldiers carried guns. 4.Our babysitter arrived late.

1.My little brother broke his finger. 2.His Uncle Bob asked for directions. 3.Those soldiers carried guns. 4.Our babysitter arrived late.

1.My little brother broke his finger. 2.His Uncle Bob asked for directions. 3.Those soldiers carried guns. 4.Our babysitter arrived late.

simple subject Every subject is built around one noun or pronoun (or more). When all other words are removed the simple subject is left.

A piece of chocolate candy would taste great. The main word in the subject is the noun ``piece,'' with the other words of the subject -- ``a'' and ``of chicolate candy'' – tell about the noun. ``piece'' is the simple subject.

1.My little brother broke his finger. 2.His Uncle Bob asked for directions. 3.Those soldiers carried guns. 4.Our babysitter arrived late.

1.My little brother broke his finger. 2.His Uncle Bob asked for directions. 3.Those soldiers carried guns. 4.Our babysitter arrived late.

A simple predicate is always the verb or verbs that links up with the subject.

A piece of chocolate candy would taste great. The simple predicate is ``would taste'' -- in other words, the verb of the sentence.

1.My little brother broke his finger. 2.His Uncle Bob asked for directions. 3.Those soldiers carried guns. 4.Our babysitter arrived late.

1.My little brother broke his finger. 2.His Uncle Bob asked for directions. 3.Those soldiers carried guns. 4.Our babysitter arrived late.

A sentence may have a compound subject -- a simple subject made up of more than one noun or pronoun. ACDC

Team pennants, rock posters and family photographs covered the boy's bedroom walls.

Her uncle and she walked slowly through the art gallery and admired the beautiful pictures exhibited there.

1.My little brother and my cousin broke their fingers. 2.His Uncle Bob and Aunt Betty asked for directions. 3.Those soldiers and agents carried guns. 4.Our babysitter and her friend arrived late.

 Andy went to the store and bought some gum. Compound Predicate Now write 5 Compound Predicate sentences. Compound Predicate = two verbs

 Coordinating Conjunctions—they join two words or sentences together. For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So

 A compound sentence consists of two sentences joined together by FANBOYS  (For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So) or a SEMICOLON. John went to the store. He bought some apples., and h ; or You Decide! John went to the store, and he bought some apples. John went to the store; he bought some apples.

 Laura wanted to go shopping, but she decided to stay home instead.  Doug stayed at home all day long, for he didn’t like to deal with crowds.  Andy’s mother was in Austria for six months, so he was pretty bummed out. Examples

 Semicolons are used to connect sentences also. She walked home from school.She missed the bus. s ; He drove the car all through the night; he had to get home.

Now write ten Compound Sentences on your own. Use 5 different FANBOYS and 5 Semicolons.

THE MAXIMUM SENTENCES THAT CAN BE CONNECTED TOGETHER ARE THREE!!!!! You can only use a FANBOY one time and a semicolon one time. I wanted a glass of water from the well, but I didn’t have a glass; I was so thirsty. Mr. J was really upset; he didn’t have his jelly donut this morning, for he was late to work by an hour.

 Fragments  Run-ons  Comma Splice

 Does not make sense.  Is missing a subject or a predicate.  Cannot “stand alone.” Walking down by the muddy river. Alice, my next door neighbor and best friend. Laughing at the clown sitting on the camel. No Subject No Predicate No Subject or Predicate

 A RUN-ON SENTENCE connects two sentences together without using FANBOYS or a SEMICOLON.  A Comma Splice uses only a comma to separate two sentences (it is supposed to be a comma and a FANBOYS) John walked down to the creek, he was going fishing. Andy saw a wild dog it almost attacked him. She is a really nice person, she reminds me of my mother. Comma Splice Run-on Comma Splice

 Is another name for a SIMPLE SENTENCE John walked down the dusty road.

 Is a basically a Sentence Fragment that is connected to an Independent Clause. While watching the geese fly overheard, Jamie realized that he had forgot his gun. Independent Clause Dependant Clause Jamie realized that he had forgot his gun, while watching the geese fly overhead. OR

 Now Make 5 Complex Sentences Do worksheet #14

 Simple : It was John’s turn at bat.  Compound : John his the ball, and it flew over the fence.  Complex : Because he is such a great baseball player, we always pick John to be on our team first.

 Fragment : Just the other day.  Run-on : I like vanilla ice cream my brother does too.  Comma Splice : I wish it was my birthday, I want to get a new mountain bike.

 Make sure you have a Subject and a Predicate.  Use FANBOYS or SEMICOLONS  Use commas to set off dependant/subordinate clauses to clear away any confusion.

1.My little brother and my cousin broke their fingers. 2.His Uncle Bob and Aunt Betty asked for directions. 3.Those soldiers and agents carried guns. 4.Our babysitter and her friend arrived late.

compound predicate A compound predicate, is more than one verb relating to the same subject.

Mother mopped and scrubbed the kitchen floor.

1.My little brother bruised and broke his finger. 2.His Uncle Bob looked and asked for directions. 3.Those soldiers carried and used guns. 4.Our babysitter overslept and arrived late.

1.My little brother bruised and broke his finger. 2.His Uncle Bob looked and asked for directions. 3.Those soldiers carried and used guns. 4.Our babysitter overslept and arrived late.

THE MAXIMUM SENTENCES THAT CAN BE CONNECTED TOGETHER ARE THREE!!!!! You can only use a FANBOY one time and a semicolon one time. I wanted a glass of water from the well, but I didn’t have a glass; I was so thirsty. Mr. J was really upset; he didn’t have his jelly donut this morning, for he was late to work by an hour.

 Fragments  Run-ons  Comma Splice

 Does not make sense.  Is missing a subject or a predicate.  Cannot “stand alone.” Walking down by the muddy river. Alice, my next door neighbor and best friend. Laughing at the clown sitting on the camel. No Subject No Predicate No Subject or Predicate

 A RUN-ON SENTENCE connects two sentences together without using FANBOYS or a SEMICOLON.  A Comma Splice uses only a comma to separate two sentences (it is supposed to be a comma and a FANBOYS) John walked down to the creek, he was going fishing. Andy saw a wild dog it almost attacked him. She is a really nice person, she reminds me of my mother. Comma Splice Run-on Comma Splice

 Is another name for a SIMPLE SENTENCE John walked down the dusty road.

 Is a basically a Sentence Fragment that is connected to an Independent Clause. While watching the geese fly overheard, Jamie realized that he had forgot his gun. Independent Clause Dependant Clause Jamie realized that he had forgot his gun, while watching the geese fly overhead. OR

 Sitting down to a nice cool glass of lemonade, I was thankful for a break.  James yelled at her for being late, even though it wasn’t her fault.  We played word games after dinner while the kids played basketball outside.  The game, which we like best, is called Sequence.

 How to punctuate them. ◦ Use Commas to ensure that the sentences are clear. Some people like French fries, even though I can’t stand them. comma One day, I want to fly a jet in the Air Force. comma

 Now Make 5 Complex Sentences Do worksheet #14

 Simple : It was John’s turn at bat.  Compound : John his the ball, and it flew over the fence.  Complex : Because he is such a great baseball player, we always pick John to be on our team first.

 Fragment : Just the other day.  Run-on : I like vanilla ice cream my brother does too.  Comma Splice : I wish it was my birthday, I want to get a new mountain bike.

 Make sure you have a Subject and a Predicate.  Use FANBOYS or SEMICOLONS  Use commas to set off dependant/subordinate clauses to clear away any confusion.