1. Basic Sentence Parts

2. Complete Subject & Complete Predicate
Complete Subject – includes a noun or pronoun that names what the sentence is about. (CS)
Complete Predicate – includes the verb or verb phrase that tells something about the complete subject. (CP)
Examples:
They were celebrating in the streets.
The three clowns in the ring tumbled.
The fluffy squirrel chattered at us.

3. Simple Subject & Simple Predicate
Simple Subject – the essential noun or pronoun that cannot be left out of the complete subject.
Simple Predicate – the essential verb or verb phrase that cannot be left out of the complete predicate.
Examples:
Jugs of sweet cider covered the table.
Some people do not like cider.
Mardi Gras is celebrated in many countries.

4. Sentence or Fragment? Sentence – needs both a subject and a verb. (S)
Fragment – is missing either a subject or a verb. (F)
Examples:
The room in the attic remained closed for many years.
Welcomed the visitors.
On a cool, damp morning.