7th Grade lessons 1-3, 55-57 Flashcards
define complete subject
a noun or pronoun and words that describe it
define complete predicate
a verb and words that tell what the subject is/has/does
how are simple subjects different from complete subjects
the simple subject is just the most important word of the complete subject
how are simple predicates different from complete predicates
the simple predicates is just the most important word of the complete predicates
what is the simple subject and predicate in this sentence?
In the morning, the rooster crows very loudly.
ss: rooster
sp: crows
what does the word compound mean
two or more
does this sentence have a compound subject or predicate?
I don’t like to make or paint sculptures
cp
does this sentence have a compound subject or predicate?
Jem and I are cool
cs
if a compound subject includes the conjunction ___, the subject needs a plural verb
and
if a compound subject includes the conjunctions ___ or ___ the subject needs a singular verb, usually ending in __/___
or, nor, s, es
Rick and I make/makes pie
make
was it rick or joe who make/makes pie
makes
what is a collective noun
a collection, group, team, country, kingdom, family, flock, herd, anything that refers to many things but uses singular verbs
what are indefinite pronouns
pronouns like everyone, anybody, many, that use singular verbs even when they refer to many things
what are the indefinite pronouns that use plural verbs
many, several, all