1. Subject: The subject is the who or what the sentence is about. It's the person, place, thing, or idea that performs the action or is being described.
* Example: The cat chased the mouse. (The cat is the subject)
2. Predicate: The predicate tells us what the subject does or is. It contains the verb and any objects or modifiers that provide information about the subject.
* Example: The cat chased the mouse. (chased the mouse is the predicate)
Here's a breakdown of the predicate's components:
* Verb: The action word or state of being. It tells what the subject does or is.
* Object: The person, place, thing, or idea that receives the action of the verb.
* Modifiers: Words that describe the subject, verb, or object, providing additional details.
Example: The playful kitten (subject) rapidly chased (verb) a tiny brown mouse (object) across the kitchen floor (modifier).
It's important to note that not all sentences follow this strict structure. For instance, sentences like "Go!" or "Wow!" are considered imperative sentences and only contain a verb.