1. Subject: This is the person, place, thing, or idea that the sentence is about. It tells us *who* or *what* is doing the action.
2. Predicate: This is the part of the sentence that tells us what the subject is doing or being. It includes the verb and any other words that describe the action or state of being.
Here's a breakdown:
* Subject: The cat
* Predicate: sat on the mat.
Together, they form a complete sentence: The cat sat on the mat.
Here's a helpful way to remember:
* Subject: Who or what is doing the action?
* Predicate: What is the subject doing?
Important Note: A complete sentence must express a complete thought and make sense on its own.
Examples:
* Correct: The dog barked loudly.
* Incorrect: The dog (missing predicate, doesn't express a complete thought)
* Incorrect: Barked loudly. (missing subject, doesn't express a complete thought)
Let me know if you'd like more examples or have any other questions!