1. Subject/Predicate

2. Subject Every sentence has 2 parts Every sentence has 2 parts The subject The subject The predicate The predicate  The subject of a sentence tells who or what the sentence is about. Ex: The marching band won the state championship. The simple subject is the main word in the subject. It is usually a noun or pronoun. The simple subject is the main word in the subject. It is usually a noun or pronoun. S Ex: The marching band won the state championship.

3. Predicate The predicate tells what the subject does or what happens to the subject. The predicate tells what the subject does or what happens to the subject. Ex: The marching band won the state championship. The simple predicate is the main word or words in the predicate. The simple predicate is a verb and any helping verbs it may have. The simple predicate is the main word or words in the predicate. The simple predicate is a verb and any helping verbs it may have. SP SP Ex: The marching band won the state championship.

4. Compound Subjects Sentences can have two simple subjects joined together with connecting words such as and, but, and or. Sentences can have two simple subjects joined together with connecting words such as and, but, and or. S S S S Ex: Sam and Joan went to the store yesterday.

5. Compound Predicates Sentences can have two simple predicates joined together by and, but, and or. Sentences can have two simple predicates joined together by and, but, and or. SP SP SP SP Ex: The crowd cheered and applauded the players on the team.

6. Find the simple subject or subjects in each sentence. 1. Mike and Phil are in college this year. 2. My best friend is moving to California this summer. 3. The pilot and the copilot were on the plane. 4. My older brother is going fishing with his friends. 5. Out of sight, the fox waits for his dinner. 6. After lunch, Mom and I raked the leaves in the yard. 7. Sarah’s father ran a marathon last weekend. 8. Carol and Brian wanted to go to the mall.

7. Find the simple predicate or predicates in each sentence. 1. Michael walked to the park and fed the ducks. 2. My dog chews up shoes and slobbers water all over. 3. Daryl cleaned his room and vacuumed the house. 4. Cindy cleaned her bike and washed the car. 5. Kelly traveled to London and took many pictures. 6. Our cat chases birds and climbs trees in the afternoon. 7. Emily baked pies and mixed cookie dough.