1. + Simple Subjects & Simple Predicates August 14, 2014

2. + Simple Subjects & Simple Predicates A sentence is a group of words that express a complete thought. Every sentence has two parts: a subject and a predicate. The simple subject is the main word that tells whom or what the sentence is about. The simple predicate is the main word that tells what the subject is or does. Note: When a sentence is a command, the subject is understood but not stated.

3. + Examples: Simple subject Simple predicate 1. The school staff awaited the delivery of the package 2. [You] Hold the door open, please.

4. + Examples: Let’s try this sentence together. Underline the simple subject and circle the simple predicate. 3. The students learned about gravity in science class. Try this sentence with your teammate! Underline the simple subject and circle the simple predicate. 4. Frank delivered packages and mail to the school every day.

5. + Sentence and Sentence Fragments A sentence is a group of words that express a complete thought. A sentence fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought. Example of a sentence fragment: 5. The art students covered in paint.

6. + Examples: Let’s try this problem together! Is this a sentence or a sentence fragment? 6. Whenever the students are outside. With your teammate, rewrite the phrase above two different ways to make it complete! On page 8 in your packet (numbers 7-10), rewrite the sentence fragments in the space below to make them complete and identify whether you added a subject or a predicate on the line provided.