English Subject and Predicate
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3 months agoContributor-Level 8
Students can refer to following books to study Predicate in English Grammar:
Books | Author |
English Grammar in Use | Raymond Murphy |
Subject and Predicate in Logic and Grammar | P.F. Strawson |
Predicate Logic | L. Epstein |
These books are a comprehensive guide to English grammar, covering all aspects of subjects and predicates.
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3 months agoContributor-Level 8
In English grammar, predicates are categorized as simple, compound, or complete. Let's take a look at them in detail, with examples:
Types of Predicate | Explanation | Examples |
Simple Predicate | This is the main verb (or verb phrase) in a sentence, expressing the core action or state of being. | · The dog barked loudly. · They play soccer. |
Compound Predicate | This predicate includes two or more simple predicates that are linked by a conjunction (like "and," "but," "or"). | · The CAT jumped and played. · He ate pizza or pasta for dinner. |
Complete Predicate | This encompasses the entire part of a sentence that tells something about the subject, including the simple or compound predicate along with any modifiers like objects, adverbs, or other phrases. | · The students quickly read and discussed the book. · She gave the teacher a compliment. |
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3 months agoContributor-Level 8
To identify the predicate in a sentence, find the verb (the action word) and all words that describe the subject's action. The predicate also includes the words that modify verb or describe the action. This may include objects, adverbs, prepositional phrases, etc., that explain what the subject is doing or being. For example: The students are studying for the exam.
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3 months agoContributor-Level 8
Predicate is the part of a sentence which has the verb, and which tells us what the subject is doing. Predicates must always include at least one verb to represent the action. For example: He went cycling after returning from school: In this sentence, he is the subject while 'went cycling after returning from school' is the predicate as it tells what the noun or the subject is doing.
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3 months agoContributor-Level 8
To study Subject, students can refer to the following books:
Book | Author |
Practical English Usage | Michael Swan |
English Grammar in Use | Raymond Murphy |
Objective General English | S.P. Bakshi |
High School English Grammar and Composition | Wren & Martin |
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3 months agoContributor-Level 8
The Subject in an English sentence is usually the noun or pronoun, which is talked about or is performing the action. The easiest trick to identify the subject is to ask yourself, "Who or what is doing the action?" or "Who or what is this sentence about?" The answer is usually the subject.
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3 months agoContributor-Level 8
First and foremost, students need to know the meaning of Subject, only then they will be able to use it in the sentences in the right way. Engage with English media, including videos, shows and even books, to improve your vocabulary and understanding of the topic. Access yourself with self-tests and practice questions, on regular basis.
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3 months agoContributor-Level 8
There are three types of subject in English language:
Subject | Description | Example |
Simple Subject | · This is a single word, typically a noun or pronoun. · It's the "who" or "what" of the sentence that performs the action or is being acted upon. | · The cat is sitting in the sun. · Meera is having her lunch |
Compound Subject | · A compound subject is made of two or more simple subjects joined by a conjunction like "and" or "or". · It indicates that multiple entities are performing the action or being acted upon. | · Tim and Peter are playing in the park. · Mike, Tira or Kate can come and be a part of the play. |
Complete Subject | · The complete subject includes the simple subject and any words like adjectives, articles, or other phrases that describe it. · These words provide more information about the subject. | · The soft white rabbit won the race. · The cute little boy is dancing in the rain. |
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3 months agoContributor-Level 8
The Subject is the core component of a sentence in English language. It is the 'thing' that is being talked about or described in the sentence. The subject can be the noun, pronoun, or noun phrase that performs the action of the verb. For example: The girl is eating her food: The subject here is the 'girl' as she is the one who is doing the action, that is, eating her food.
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