The Sentence

Subject Simple Subject

The main word or word group that tells whom or what the sentence is about

Complete Subject Consists of all the words that tell whom or what

the sentence is about.

Examples Simple Subject

This book on ecology will provide information for my report.

Complete Subject This book on ecology will provide information

for my report.

Identify the SIMPLE SUBJECT in each sentence.

1. Menna typed on the computer keyboard during study hall.

2. The seventh grade teacher wrote her lesson on the board.

3. The ridiculously tall hat blocked my view in the movie theater.

4. My favorite video game was on sale at the store.5. The energetic children ate too much candy this

morning.6. The lady with the hairnet on served lunch in the

cafeteria.

Simple Predicate and Complete Predicate

Simple Predicate=the verb The main word or word group that tells

something about the subject. Complete Predicate=verb and all the

words that modify the verb and complete its meaning.

ExamplesSimple PredicateAidan goes to the movies every weekend.

Complete PredicateAidan goes to the movies every

weekend.

Identify the SIMPLE PREDICATE in each sentence.1. Alan and Bryan walked to the store on East Main

Street after school.2. The enthusiastic fans cheered when they saw

the soccer team win the district championship.3. The tired principal got into his car at the end of

the school day.4. Ms. Basone’s students went on a fieldtrip to

Disney World.5. We met our neighbors at Demos’, the best

restaurant in Murfreesboro.

The Complete SentenceMUST HAVE:

-one subject-one verb

AND-expresses a complete thought

The Sentence Fragment-Does not express a complete thought.-a word group that has been capitalized and

punctuated as if it were a complete sentence.

CAN-confuse the reader

Label each sentence fragment (f) or complete sentence (s) 1. Finished with homework. 2. The bird scared Ms. Basone to death. 3. Want to read books everyday in my

class. 4. Be a turkey for Halloween. 5. The cute husky puppy.

Independent Clause AKA: Main Clause Expresses a complete thought and can

stand by itself as a complete sentence

What does an independent clause HAVE to contain?

Subordinate Clause AKA: Dependent Clause Does not express a complete thought and

cannot stand by itself as a complete sentence

Run-on Sentences Two complete sentences punctuated like

one sentence.

Two separate thoughts run into each other, and the reader cannot tell where one idea ends and another begins.

How do I correct a run-on sentence? GOOD QUESTION…..so glad you asked!

Think-Pair-Share What are some ways you know already to

correct a run-on sentence?

Ways to correct a run-on sentence… Comma + conjunction Semi-colon (;) Separate into two simple sentences

FOUR types of sentences Imperative Exclamatory Declarative Interrogative

Imperative Sentence

COMMANDExamples:Go to your room.Eat your vegetables.Do your bellwork.

Exclamatory Seentence Expresses strong emotion (anger,

happiness, or excitement) Usually is punctuated with an exclamation

mark !!!!!!!

Examples I love pizza! Christmas break is in 3 weeks!

Declarative Sentence Make a statement. Always punctuated with a period.

Examples It’s going to rain tomorrow. I hope our game doesn’t get rained out.

Interrogative Sentence Asks a question. Always punctuated with a question mark

(?)

Example How many goals did you score last night? What classes are you taking?