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.
Simple Subject: Marie and Pierre Curie won the 1903 Nobel Prize in physics.
Simple Predicate: Marie and Pierre Curie won the 1903 Nobel Prize in physics.
Sentence Contains: Marie and Pierre Curie won the 1903 Nobel Prize in physics.
Simple Subject: Dams hold back water and prevent flooding.
Simple Predicate: Dams hold back water and prevent flooding.
Sentence Contains: Dams hold back water and prevent flooding.
Simple Subject: Students study in the classroom and exercise in the gymnasium.
Simple Predicate: Students study in the classroom and exercise in the gymnasium.
Sentence Contains: Students study in the classroom and exercise in the gymnasium.
Simple Subject: Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers danced, acted, and sang in many movies.
Simple Predicate: Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers danced, acted, and sang in many movies.
Sentence Contains: Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers danced, acted, and sang in many movies.
Simple Subject: The carpenters measured and cut the wood for our new barn.
Simple Predicate: The carpenters measured and cut the wood for our new barn.
Sentence Contains: The carpenters measured and cut the wood for our new barn.
Simple Subject: A calculator or computer adds, subtracts, multiplies, and divides rapidly.
Simple Predicate: A calculator or computer adds, subtracts, multiplies, and divides rapidly.
Sentence Contains: A calculator or computer adds, subtracts, multiplies, and divides rapidly.
Simple Subject: Rea and Marissa auditioned for the lead roles in the school musical but received only chorus parts.
Simple Predicate: Rea and Marissa auditioned for the lead roles in the school musical but received only chorus parts.
Sentence Contains: Rea and Marissa auditioned for the lead roles in the school musical but received only chorus parts.
Simple Subject: Exercise and diet are the keys to good health.
Simple Predicate: Exercise and diet are the keys to good health.
Sentence Contains: Exercise and diet are the keys to good health.
Simple Subject: Both the bakery and the deli bake and decorate birthday cakes.
Simple Predicate: Both the bakery and the deli bake and decorate birthday cakes.
Sentence Contains: Both the bakery and the deli bake and decorate birthday cakes.
Simple Subject: Water freezes at 32°F and boils at 212°F.
Simple Predicate: Water freezes at 32°F and boils at 212°F.
Sentence Contains: Water freezes at 32°F and boils at 212°F.
Simple Subject: The papers, books, and pencils lie in a neat pile on the desk.
Simple Predicate: The papers, books, and pencils lie in a neat pile on the desk.
Sentence Contains: The papers, books, and pencils lie in a neat pile on the desk.
Simple Subject: Hurricanes or other strong winds uproot trees.
Simple Predicate: Hurricanes or other strong winds uproot trees.
Sentence Contains: Hurricanes or other strong winds uproot trees.
Simple Subject: Both the Senate and the House discuss and vote on legislation.
Simple Predicate: Both the Senate and the House discuss and vote on legislation.
Sentence Contains: Both the Senate and the House discuss and vote on legislation.
Simple Subject: One large box or several small cartons hold many books.
Simple Predicate: One large box or several small cartons hold many books.
Sentence Contains: One large box or several small cartons hold many books.
Simple Subject: Lorraine read the book and wrote her report in one week.
Simple Predicate: Lorraine read the book and wrote her report in one week.
Sentence Contains: Lorraine read the book and wrote her report in one week.
Simple Subject: Jamaal and Keisha saw the movie and liked it.
Simple Predicate: Jamaal and Keisha saw the movie and liked it.
Sentence Contains: Jamaal and Keisha saw the movie and liked it.
Simple Subject: Cars and trucks burn diesel fuel.
Simple Predicate: Cars and trucks burn diesel fuel.
Sentence Contains: Cars and trucks burn diesel fuel.
Simple Subject: The Browns and the Sterns cooked outdoors and slept in a tent.
Simple Predicate: The Browns and the Sterns cooked outdoors and slept in a tent.
Sentence Contains: The Browns and the Sterns cooked outdoors and slept in a tent.
Simple Subject: Trains and trucks carry large amounts of food and goods.
Simple Predicate: Trains and trucks carry large amounts of food and goods.
Sentence Contains: Trains and trucks carry large amounts of food and goods.
Simple Subject: The freshman class raised money and donated presents to charity.
Simple Predicate: The freshman class raised money and donated presents to charity.
Sentence Contains: The freshman class raised money and donated presents to charity.
Simple Subject: The soccer team ran and kicked its way to victory.
Simple Predicate: The soccer team ran and kicked its way to victory.
Sentence Contains: The soccer team ran and kicked its way to victory.