Subjects And Predicates Review

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    In the following sentence, what is the Simple Subject:Dr. Pepper is my favorite type of soda. 

    • Dr. Pepper
    • Is
    • Favorite
    • My
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This is a review for learning Complete Subjects and Predicates and Simple Subjects and Predicates.   This is designed for a 6th grade level.  

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  • 2. 

    In the following sentence, what is the Simple Predicate:Yesterday, the teacher gave us the assignment.

    • Teacher

    • Yesterday

    • Gave

    • Us

    Correct Answer
    A. Gave
    Explanation
    The simple predicate in a sentence is the main verb or action that the subject of the sentence is performing. In this sentence, "gave" is the simple predicate because it is the main action that the teacher is performing. The other words listed are either the subject ("teacher") or additional information about the subject ("yesterday" and "us").

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  • 3. 

    The smoke from the huge forest fire was visible for miles.

    • Complete Subject

    • Complete Predicate

    • Simple Subject

    • Simple Predicate

    Correct Answer
    A. Complete Subject
    Explanation
    The complete subject in this sentence is "The smoke from the huge forest fire." It includes all the words that describe what the sentence is about. In this case, it is referring to the smoke that is coming from the huge forest fire. The rest of the sentence is not necessary for understanding the subject.

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  • 4. 

    Find the simple predicate in this sentence:Ethan, Eric, and I left the store in a hurry.  .

    • Ethan, Eric, I

    • Store

    • In

    • Left

    Correct Answer
    A. Left
    Explanation
    The simple predicate in this sentence is "left" because it is the main action that the subject (Ethan, Eric, and I) performed. The sentence is stating that they left the store in a hurry.

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  • 5. 

    An African elephant may weigh as much as six tons.

    • Complete Subject

    • Complete Predicate

    • Simple Subject

    • Simple Predicate

    Correct Answer
    A. Complete Subject
    Explanation
    The complete subject of a sentence includes all the words that describe the subject of the sentence. In this case, "An African elephant" is the complete subject because it includes all the words that describe the subject of the sentence. The word "may weigh as much as six tons" is the complete predicate because it includes the verb "may weigh" and the information about what the subject does.

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  • 6. 

    In the following sentence, what is the Simple Subject? (Circle as many as needed.)Joe and Bob saw the cat.

    • Joe

    • Bob

    • Saw

    • Cat

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Joe
    A. Bob
    Explanation
    The simple subject in a sentence refers to the main noun or pronoun that the sentence is about. In this sentence, the simple subject is "Joe and Bob" because they are the main characters who performed the action of seeing the cat. The other options, "saw" and "cat," are not the simple subjects because they do not represent the main noun or pronoun that the sentence is focused on.

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  • 7. 

    Briana whispered the secret to her friend.

    • Complete Subject

    • Complete Predicate

    • Simple Subject

    • Simple Predicate

    Correct Answer
    A. Complete Predicate
    Explanation
    The complete predicate in the sentence is "whispered the secret to her friend," as it includes the verb "whispered" and all the words that modify or complete its meaning. The subject "Briana" is not part of the complete predicate, as it only includes the verb and its modifiers.

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  • 8. 

    The referee blew her whistle.

    • Complete Subject

    • Complete Predicate

    • Simple Subject

    • Simple Predicate

    Correct Answer
    A. Complete Predicate
    Explanation
    The given sentence "The referee blew her whistle" has a subject (the referee) and a predicate (blew her whistle). The predicate is complete because it includes the verb "blew" and the object "her whistle," providing a complete action or description. The subject is not complete as it does not include any modifiers or additional information. Therefore, the correct answer is Complete Predicate.

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  • 9. 

    In the following sentence, what is the Simple Subject: The weather forecast is predicting rain.

    • Forecast

    • Is predicting

    • The

    • Weather

    Correct Answer
    A. Forecast
    Explanation
    The simple subject is the main noun or pronoun that the sentence is about. In this sentence, the simple subject is "forecast" because it is the main noun that the sentence is discussing.

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  • 10. 

    What is the simple subject?  Watch out!

    • Watch

    • Out

    • Watch out

    • (you)

    Correct Answer
    A. (you)
    Explanation
    The simple subject in this sentence is "you". It is the noun that the sentence is primarily about and performs the action of watching out.

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  • 11. 

    What does the Simple Predicate include?(Select as many as needed.)

    • The subject

    • Helping verbs

    • Action verbs

    • Nothing

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Helping verbs
    A. Action verbs
    Explanation
    The simple predicate includes both helping verbs and action verbs. Helping verbs are used to express tense, mood, or voice in a sentence, while action verbs show the action or state of being performed by the subject. Both types of verbs are essential components of the simple predicate, which is the main verb or verb phrase that expresses the action or state of the subject.

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  • 12. 

    What is the Simple Predicate? He must have been going to the store.

    • Must

    • Must have

    • Must have been going

    • Going

    Correct Answer
    A. Must have been going
    Explanation
    The simple predicate in this sentence is "must have been going." It is the main verb phrase that expresses the action or state of the subject "He." The word "must" indicates a strong obligation or necessity, while "have been going" indicates a continuous action in the past. Together, they form the complete simple predicate of the sentence.

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