Simple subjects and simple predicates Unit 1 Lesson 3 page 40 Simple subjects and simple predicates

Simple subjects The most important word (or words) in the complete subject is called the simple subject. The simple subject is usually a noun or pronoun. The women (simple subject) of the village (complete subject) weave colorful bags. Mrs. Brown (simple subject) shows us slides of the women at work. All (simple subject) of the villagers (complete subject) are proud of their creations.

Sometimes, the subject contains only one word. They use leaves from palm trees. People learned to weave with grasses and leaves thousands of years ago. Weaving is a major industry in many countries.

So, the key word in the complete subject is called the simple subject. AND the key word in the complete predicate is called the simple predicate.

The simple predicate is ALWAYS a verb. Sometimes another word may come between parts of the verb, but those other words are not part of the simple predicate. For example: The villagers do not use a frame or loom. Each one of the bags is different. The bags will be sold in the market. IT IS ALWAYS A VERB!

If the predicate contains only one word, that word is BOTH the complete and simple predicate. The village children help. Visitors from other countries watch. After a busy day, the villagers sleep.

Please look at “try it out” on page 41 And do numbers 1-7 in your notes. We will go over them in a moment.

Great, now, please do numbers 8-19 These are due before our next Grammar session. If you are unable to complete them today, it is your responsibility to finish them at home.