Transcript subject

Parts of the Sentence
Subject and Predicate
Definitions
• The subject is the part of the sentence about which
something is being said.
• The predicate is the part that says something about the
subject.
• The simple subject is the key noun or pronoun.
• The simple predicate is the verb or verb phrase that
tells something about the subject.
• The compound subject is made up of two or more
simple subjects and have the same verb.
• The compound predicate is made up of two or more
verbs or verb phrases and have the same subject.
Examples
• The condors of California soar gracefully in the
sky.
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Subject: The condors of California
Simple Subject: condors
Predicate: soar gracefully in the sky.
Simple Predicate: soar
• Condors and eagles soar and fly gracefully in the
sky.
– Compound subject: Condors and eagles
– Compound predicate: soar and fly gracefully in the
sky.
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• American teenagers spent about $88 billion in
1993.
• The amount increased to approximately $99
billion in 1994.
• The cause for the increase was partly an increase
in the number of teenagers in the United States.
• Money came from parents, jobs, allowances, and
gifts.
• Many teens hold jobs after school, on weekends,
and during school vacations.
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• Canobie Lake Park in the southeastern section of
New Hampshire opened in 1902.
• Many people consider Canobie Lake Park one of
the most beautiful amusement parks in the
United States.
• The pleasant grounds feature tree-lined
walkways, flower gardens, and a lake.
• Guests to the park are especially amused by the
150-passenger paddle-wheel river-boat.
• The eighty-acre park is regarded as one of the
popular entertainment centers in New England.
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• The entire family will find something of
enjoyment here.
• Visitors love the antique carousel with its
beautiful hand-carved horses.
• Young and not-so-young thrill seekers ride the
park’s four roller coasters again and again.
• Small children squeal in delight at the costumed
characters throughout the park.
• The park presents high-tech fireworks and
musical performances all summer long.
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• Frederick Douglass dedicated his life to the fight
for racial equality.
• He was born enslaved in Tuckahoe, Maryland,
around 1818.
• Douglass escaped from slavery 1838.
• The brave young man spoke at an antislavery
meeting in Massachusetts in 1841.
• The enthusiastic reaction to his speech led to a
series of lecture engagements.
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• Douglass worked for civil rights for African
Americans.
• His activities included the publication of an
antislavery newspaper.
• President Abraham Lincoln conferred with
Douglass during the Civil War.
• The proud African American served as United
States minister to Haiti from 1889 to 1891.
• The United States owes a great debt to Douglass
and his tireless struggle for civil rights.
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• Two peach baskets and a gym set the stage for
the world’s first basketball game in 1891.
• Two teams and an old soccer ball put the play
into motion.
• Nets and backboards were early additions to the
game.
• Men and women played basketball in the early
years of its development.
• Stanford and California met in 1896 for the first
women’s intercollegiate match.
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• Many cats are faithful pets and make friendly
companions.
• Cats seem independent and sometimes resist
training.
• They generally are fed canned food but may
prefer fish or meat.
• Cats are good hunters and prey on small
creatures.
• Cats climb trees, run fast, and walk on narrow
ledges.
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• Their pride, however, keeps them from foolish
behavior and sometimes makes them stubborn.
• An arched back with puffed-out fur is caused by
fear or initiated by anger.
• These physical changes make the cat’s
appearance larger, give the impression of ferocity,
and intimidate enemies and prey
• Cats usually approach their prey very stealthily
and then pounce.
• The Birman is easy-going, does not stray far, and
appears very affectionate and even-tempered.
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• Can anyone name three types of musical
instruments?
• Notice the string instruments, wind
instruments, and percussion instruments.
• Give me an example of a string instrument.
• What kind of sound does a woodwind make?
• Beat a drum for a good idea of a percussion
sound?
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• In what ways are a drum and a xylophone
similar?
• Is a piano a string instrument or a percussion
instrument?
• Study these parts of a saxophone.
• Do you see the reed in the mouthpiece slot?
• Watch it carefully.
Bibliography
• Glencoe Writer’s Choice Grammar and
Composition, Grade 10