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What is a complete subject and predicate?

Let's break down complete subjects and predicates:

Complete Subject

* Definition: The complete subject includes the main noun or pronoun that the sentence is about and all of its modifiers.

* Think of it like: The who or what the sentence is telling us about.

* Example: "The friendly, playful puppy chased its tail."

* Complete Subject: The friendly, playful puppy

* Simple Subject: puppy (the main noun)

Complete Predicate

* Definition: The complete predicate is the part of the sentence that tells what the subject does or is. It includes the verb and all of its modifiers.

* Think of it like: The action or state of being of the subject.

* Example: "The friendly, playful puppy chased its tail."

* Complete Predicate: chased its tail

* Simple Predicate: chased (the main verb)

Putting it Together

* Every sentence has a complete subject and a complete predicate.

* Together, they form a complete thought.

More Examples:

* Complete Subject: The beautiful red bird

* Complete Predicate: sang a melodious song.

* Complete Subject: The tired hiker

* Complete Predicate: rested under the shade of a large oak tree.

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