Sentence-
What is a sentence?
-subject and a verb
-complete thought
-complete idea
-group of words
-statement
-question
SUBJECT + PREDICATE
She is a nurse.
She + is a nurse.
Today + is a warm day.
His name + is Joe.
COMPLETE SUBJECT
MAIN SUBJECT
The white cat with black paws and blue eyes is asleep on the bed. COMPLETE SUBJECT
The white cat with black paws and blue eyes is asleep on the bed. MAIN SUBJECT- one word
The white cat with black paws and blue eyes are asleep on the bed. X
#1 mistake that students make in high school and college.
COMPLETE PREDICATE
MAIN PREDICATE = verb
1. We are sure.
2. Stay a little longer.
(you) Stay a little longer. IMPERATIVE SENTENCE
3. Why did you say that?
4. All (of you) are welcome to the party.
5. Bing and Helen are arranging the flowers.
pp87-89 Explains subjects and predicates
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