WHAT IS A SENTENCE? : WHAT IS A SENTENCE? A SENTENCE IS A GROUP OF WORDS
THAT MAKES COMPLETE SENSE.
E.g.: Sam is a bright boy.
Judy runs on the beach everyday.
The boy shouted loudly.
A subject and predicate, together form a simple sentence.
: SENTENCE = SUBJECT + PREDICATE
E.g.: 1)Judy runs on the beach everyday.
Judy + runs on the beach everyday.
Judy – subject
runs on the beach everyday – predicate
2) He is clever.
He – subject
is clever - predicate
The subject of a sentence usually : The subject of a sentence usually Occurs at the beginning of the sentence
Consists of a noun
The predicate : The predicate Comes after the subject
Starts with a verb indicating an action
Coveys a thought about the subject
SUBJECT CAN BE SIMPLE OR COMPOUND : SUBJECT CAN BE SIMPLE OR COMPOUND Judy and Leela run on the beach
Tall and energetic Judy runs on the beach.
Underline the subject in red and predicate in yellow. : Underline the subject in red and predicate in yellow. The telephone is ringing.
This watch is very expensive.
The boys shouted loudly.
I am studying well.
Little Tony Black ran on the meadow.
Humpty Dumpty sat on the wall.
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