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*GRAMMAR 4.9 PRACTICE (B)

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DIRECTIONS:
1. Identify the simple subject in each sentence. (21 points)
*If you have a compound subject, separate each noun/pronoun with a comma.
*Do not include the conjunction.
(example: Bob and John Smith had gone to the mall and walked around. ----- ANSWER: Bob, John Smith)

2. Identify the simple predicate in each sentence. (21 points)
*If you have a compound predicate, separate each verb/verb phrase with a comma.
*Do not include the conjunction.
(example: Bob and John Smith had gone to the mall and walked around. ----- ANSWER: had gone, walked)

3. Identify if the sentence contains a compound subject, compound predicate, or both. (21 points)
*Select one of the options from the multiple choices listed.
*There are EXACTLY seven of each type.
Sentence #1: Marie and Pierre Curie won the 1903 Nobel Prize in physics.
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Simple Subject: Marie and Pierre Curie won the 1903 Nobel Prize in physics. (3)

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Simple Predicate: Marie and Pierre Curie won the 1903 Nobel Prize in physics. (1)

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Sentence Contains: Marie and Pierre Curie won the 1903 Nobel Prize in physics.

Sentence #2: Dams hold back water and prevent flooding.
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Simple Subject: Dams hold back water and prevent flooding. (1)

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Simple Predicate: Dams hold back water and prevent flooding. (2)

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Sentence Contains: Dams hold back water and prevent flooding.

Sentence #3: Students study in the classroom and exercise in the gymnasium.
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Simple Subject: Students study in the classroom and exercise in the gymnasium. (1)

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Simple Predicate: Students study in the classroom and exercise in the gymnasium. (2)

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Sentence Contains: Students study in the classroom and exercise in the gymnasium.

Sentence #4: Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers danced, acted, and sang in many movies.
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Simple Subject: Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers danced, acted, and sang in many movies. (4)

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Simple Predicate: Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers danced, acted, and sang in many movies. (3)

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Sentence Contains: Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers danced, acted, and sang in many movies.

Sentence #5: The carpenters measured and cut the wood for our new barn.
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Simple Subject: The carpenters measured and cut the wood for our new barn. (1)

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Simple Predicate: The carpenters measured and cut the wood for our new barn. (2)

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Sentence Contains: The carpenters measured and cut the wood for our new barn.

Sentence #6: A calculator or computer adds, subtracts, multiplies, and divides rapidly.
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Simple Subject: A calculator or computer adds, subtracts, multiplies, and divides rapidly. (2)

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Simple Predicate: A calculator or computer adds, subtracts, multiplies, and divides rapidly. (4)

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Sentence Contains: A calculator or computer adds, subtracts, multiplies, and divides rapidly.

Sentence #7: Rea and Marissa auditioned for the lead roles in the school musical but received only chorus parts.
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Simple Subject: Rea and Marissa auditioned for the lead roles in the school musical but received only chorus parts. (2)

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Simple Predicate: Rea and Marissa auditioned for the lead roles in the school musical but received only chorus parts. (2)

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Sentence Contains: Rea and Marissa auditioned for the lead roles in the school musical but received only chorus parts.

Sentence #8: Exercise and diet are the keys to good health.
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Simple Subject: Exercise and diet are the keys to good health. (2)

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Simple Predicate: Exercise and diet are the keys to good health. (1)

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Sentence Contains: Exercise and diet are the keys to good health.

Sentence #9: Both the bakery and the deli bake and decorate birthday cakes.
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Simple Subject: Both the bakery and the deli bake and decorate birthday cakes. (2)

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Simple Predicate: Both the bakery and the deli bake and decorate birthday cakes. (2)

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Sentence Contains: Both the bakery and the deli bake and decorate birthday cakes.

Sentence #10: Water freezes at 32°F and boils at 212°F.
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Simple Subject: Water freezes at 32°F and boils at 212°F. (1)

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Simple Predicate: Water freezes at 32°F and boils at 212°F. (2)

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Sentence Contains: Water freezes at 32°F and boils at 212°F.

Sentence #11: The papers, books, and pencils lie in a neat pile on the desk.
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Simple Subject: The papers, books, and pencils lie in a neat pile on the desk. (3)

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Simple Predicate: The papers, books, and pencils lie in a neat pile on the desk. (1)

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Sentence Contains: The papers, books, and pencils lie in a neat pile on the desk.

Sentence #12: Hurricanes or other strong winds uproot trees.
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Simple Subject: Hurricanes or other strong winds uproot trees. (2)

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Simple Predicate: Hurricanes or other strong winds uproot trees. (1)

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Sentence Contains: Hurricanes or other strong winds uproot trees.

Sentence #13: Both the Senate and the House discuss and vote on legislation.
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Simple Subject: Both the Senate and the House discuss and vote on legislation. (2)

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Simple Predicate: Both the Senate and the House discuss and vote on legislation. (2)

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Sentence Contains: Both the Senate and the House discuss and vote on legislation.

Sentence #14: One large box or several small cartons hold many books.
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Simple Subject: One large box or several small cartons hold many books. (2)

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Simple Predicate: One large box or several small cartons hold many books. (1)

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Sentence Contains: One large box or several small cartons hold many books.

Sentence #15: Lorraine read the book and wrote her report in one week.
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Simple Subject: Lorraine read the book and wrote her report in one week. (1)

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Simple Predicate: Lorraine read the book and wrote her report in one week. (2)

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Sentence Contains: Lorraine read the book and wrote her report in one week.

Sentence #16: Jamaal and Keisha saw the movie and liked it.
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Simple Subject: Jamaal and Keisha saw the movie and liked it. (2)

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Simple Predicate: Jamaal and Keisha saw the movie and liked it. (2)

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Sentence Contains: Jamaal and Keisha saw the movie and liked it.

Sentence #17: Cars and trucks burn diesel fuel.
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Simple Subject: Cars and trucks burn diesel fuel. (2)

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Simple Predicate: Cars and trucks burn diesel fuel. (1)

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Sentence Contains: Cars and trucks burn diesel fuel.

Sentence #18: The Browns and the Sterns cooked outdoors and slept in a tent.
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Simple Subject: The Browns and the Sterns cooked outdoors and slept in a tent. (2)

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Simple Predicate: The Browns and the Sterns cooked outdoors and slept in a tent. (2)

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Sentence Contains: The Browns and the Sterns cooked outdoors and slept in a tent.

Sentence #19: Trains and trucks carry large amounts of food.
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Simple Subject: Trains and trucks carry large amounts of food. (2)

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Simple Predicate: Trains and trucks carry large amounts of food. (1)

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Sentence Contains: Trains and trucks carry large amounts of food.

Sentence #20: The freshman class raised money and donated presents to charity.
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Simple Subject: The freshman class raised money and donated presents to charity. (1)

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Simple Predicate: The freshman class raised money and donated presents to charity. (2)

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Sentence Contains: The freshman class raised money and donated presents to charity.

Sentence #21: The soccer team ran and kicked its way to victory.
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Simple Subject: The soccer team ran and kicked its way to victory. (1)

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Simple Predicate: The soccer team ran and kicked its way to victory. (2)

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Sentence Contains: The soccer team ran and kicked its way to victory.