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Grammar Guide 13 - Subjects & Predicates


Last week we started to discuss sentences.  This week, we continue. 

Sentences are made up of two parts.  Subjects and Predicates.

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Subjects - The person, place, or thing that is the topic of the setence-- along with the words that describe it.

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Predicate is what the person, place, or thing is doing or what condition it is in -- along with the words that modify it.

Implied Subject - Imperative sentences often have an implied subject.  "Go fly a kite!"  The implied subject is You, as in "You go fly a kite!"

The young man danced wildly.  ("The young man" is the subject.  "danced wildly" is the predicate.

  • References:
    • Kern, Jara. (2020). The Infographic Guide to Grammar. Adams Media
    • Venolia, Jan. (2001). Write Right! (4th ed.). Ten Speed Press
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