Subject/Predicate/Fragments

Subject and predicates are…

(intertwined)

Predicate

main verb of sentence (connected to subject)

Complete subject example:

The goat bit Johnny.

Complete predicate example:

The goat bit Johnny.

Adverb irregularity

When an adverb is placed before a sentence, that adverb may be modifying text after the subject, thus separating the comp. Predicate

Ex.: Unfortunately, he developed a deadly rash.

Simple subject and predicate example:

My sophomore honors students(subject) are (predicate) geniuses!

Bit less obvious simple subject/predicate example:

Studying grammar is the highlight of my day!

STUDYING is the subject or highlight of this person’s day

Is represents the verb or simple predicate

Verb phrases in simple predicate…

STILL PART OF IT ALL

Ex.: I should have gone home.

Verb phrases with splices in predicate…

STILL WORK

Ex.: I have not been a good friend.

(Not is an adverb)

Compound subject and predicate example:

John and Jordan kicked the puppy!

John, Jordan is the compound subject (AND IS NOT INCLUDED)

Kicked is the compound predicate

Multiple verbs example for compound subject/predicates

Hunter crammed & studied all night.

Hunter is subject

Crammed, studied are predicates (multiple in compound)

Fragments

Something appearing as a sentence which does not fulfill the requirements for one

• Not having a subject and predicate

Ex.: Studying grammar , treat worms