1. Subjects and Predicates:
Two parts of a sentence

2. Subjects Simple subject: what or whom the sentence is about
Complete subject: the simple subject and all of the words that tell about it
Hints:
noun or pronoun
the subject usually comes before the verb.
Underline the simple subject. Double underline the complete subject.
My happy dogs played in the water.

3. Predicates tells something about the subject
Simple predicate: the verb or verb phrase
Complete predicate: the simple predicate and the words that complete its meaning
Underline the simple predicate. Double underline the complete predicate.
My happy dogs played in the water.

4. Luis and Adrian were talking about sports.
Practice!!! Directions: Underline the simple subject and circle the simple predicate.
My aunt loves cheese.
Luis and Adrian were talking about sports.
Mario bounced and jumped around the room.

5. 1. My brother likes video games. 2. Go home!
Practice!!! Directions: Underline the complete subject and circle the complete predicate.
1. My brother likes video games.
2. Go home!
3. The police were following her.

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7. Independent Clauses
a clause that contains a subject, predicate and a complete thought.
(aka a complete sentence)
Ex. My sweater is blue.

8. Dependent Clauses
A clause that contains a subject and predicate, but not a complete thought.
Marker words: although, because, since, when, if, after
Ex. After I eat my dinner,
If it’s raining,
When my mom gets home,

9. Practice! Directions: Write if it is independent or dependent.
1. When I go ice skating.
2. Juan and Edwardo walked in together.
3. Marisol was writing.
4. Because of the snow.

10. Challenge! Directions:
Write 2 dependent clauses and 2 independent clauses.