Chapter 2: Subject and Predicate Flashcards

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What are the two parts of every sentence?

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  1. Subject.
  2. Predicate.
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What is the definition of a subject?

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The person or thing the sentence is speaking about.

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What is the definition of a predicate?

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The part of the sentence which tells something about the subject.

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Which usually comes fist in a sentence, the subject or the predicate?

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The subject.

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What is unique about the use of the subject in an imperative sentence?

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The subject is left out. (i.e. Sit down.)

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