Subject Predicate

Simple Subject = Noun or Pronoun Complete Subject = Noun/Pronoun and modifiers The white cat is terrorizing my dog. Complete Simple

Simple Predicate = Verb(s) Complete Predicate = Verb(s) and modifiers The white cat is terrorizing my dog. Complete

Simple Predicate = Verb(s) Complete Predicate = Verb(s) and modifiers The bicycles raced around the track. Complete

Compound = two sentences or words connected by a coordinating conjunction. Compound Subject: Susan and Matt will drop by later today. Compound Verb: Susan will sit in the front seat and navigate.

Verbs have three categories: helping, linking, action. An action verb is used when the subject is performing a physical action. The wicked white cat ran to the gate. A helping verb helps an action verb. The wicked white cat is running to the gate. A linking verb does not have an action verb with it. The white cat is wicked.

Action, Linking, or Helping? Three big kids raced around the yard. The storm clouds are getting darker. Sid and I went bowling. The soup tastes salty. Sandra is playing tennis. The bell seems loud this morning. ACTION HELPING ACTION LINKING HELPING LINKING