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A simple subject is a noun or a pronoun.
A complete subject can be a noun, a pronoun, a noun phrase, or a noun clause.
Examples:
Bob washed the car today.
- The noun 'Bob' is the simple subject.
- The noun 'Bob' is the complete subject.
My brother Bob washed the car today.
- The noun 'Bob' is the simple subject.
- The noun phrase 'my brother Bob' is the complete subject.
Bob and Bill washed the car today.
- The noun phrase 'Bob and Bill' is a compound simple subject.
- The noun phrase 'Bob and Bill' is the complete subject.
My brothers Bob and Bill washed the car today.
- The noun phrase 'Bob and Bill' is a compound simple subject.
- The noun phrase 'my brothers Bob and Bill' is the complete subject.
They washed the car today.
- The pronoun 'they' is the simple subject.
- The pronoun 'they' is the complete subject.
What she wants is her car washed.
- The pronoun 'what' is the simple subject.
- The relative clause 'what she wants' is the complete subject.
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What type of word in grammar is ''past''?
The word "past" is primarily a noun. It can also be used as an adjective, an adverb and as a preposition.
There were many visitors at the show. What is the simple subject in the sentence above Is the simple subject many or visitors?
The simple subject is "visitors". "Many" is an adjective modifying "visitors"
What part of speech is helpful in the sentence she was very helpful?
In the sentence, "She was very helpful," the word "helpful" is an adjective which describes the subject "she." Since "she" is our subject, and the only noun in the sentence, then "was" is the main verb in the simple past tense. "Helpful" is an adjective which is further modified by the adverb "very," as adverbs can be used to modify verbs, adjectives, or even other adverbs.
What modifies a simple subject?
Adjectives, articles, and adjective phrases can modify a simple subject. These words and phrases provide more information about the subject's characteristics or qualities.
What is the difference between a prepositional phrase and a subordinate clause?
A clause contains a subject and a verb. A prepositional phrase begins with a preposition and has a noun which is the phrase's object of the prepositionPhrase: I will do my homework after dinnerClause: I will do my homework after I have dinner.the clause contains the verb "have". In this example it is a subordinate clause because it cannot be used as a sentence on its own. However because it contains a subject and a verb, some clauses called independent clauses can stand on their own.Independent Clause: I will be there at 7 pm, but don't wait for me.The bolded clause can stand on its own because it contains a subject and a verb. if you removed "but don't wait for me" you would have a simple sentence: I will be there at 7 pm.Basically a clause can be a complete thought, and contains a subject and a verb. A phrase does not contain a subject and a verb. It only contains a preposition and a noun which is the object of the preposition.
Is the simple subject a noun verb adjective adverb or a preposition?
The simple subject is a noun or a pronoun. Examples:Mom made lunch. (the simple subject is 'mom')Jason's mom made lunch. (the subject is 'Jason's mom', the simple subject is 'mom')Someone from the church committee made lunch. (the subject is 'someone from the church committee is the subject, the simple subject is 'someone')
Is simple an adverb?
No. Simple is an adjective. The adverb form is "simply."
'the picture is perfectly made of pure silver' identify parts of speech?
The picture = the complete subject The = an article acting as an adjective, modifies the word 'picture'. "What picture? THE picture." Picture = a noun acting as the simple subject Is = complete verb Is = a linking verb Perfectly made = the complete predicate adjective Perfectly = an adverb modifying the word 'made'. "How was it made? It was made PERFECTLY." Made = the predicate adjective, describes the subject Of pure silver = a prepositional phrase acting as an adverb Of = the preposition Pure = adjective modifying the word 'silver' Silver = a noun acting as the object of the preposition
What is the complete predicate in the sentence our family is going to California next summer?
In this sentence, "is going to California next summer" is the complete predicate. The simple predicate, or verb, is "is going". Is is the helping verb, to is the preposition, California is the object of the preposition, summer is an adverb answering the question when, and next is an adjective modifying summer, answering which summer. Our is a possessive pronoun, it is also an adjective describing which family, and family is the simple subject.
Is simple a prepositional phrase?
Simple is an adjective, not a preposition or a prepositional phrase.
Is simply an adverb or adjective?
Simply is an adverb (in a simple way, or literally).
Where is the simple subject and simple predicate for Your old boots are too tight now?
The simple subject is a noun or a nominativepronoun. 'Your' is a possessive pronoun: out. Old is an adjective: out. 'Boots is a plural noun: BINGO!The simple predicate is a verb. 'Too' is an adverb: out. 'Tight' is an adjective: out. 'Now' is an adverb: out. 'Are' is a conjugation in the present tense of the verb to be: BINGO! Sift it all out and you have, Boots are. Enjoy the process!
Is walked an adverb or adjective?
A verb in the simple past.
What is the adverb for element?
The noun element has the adjective form elemental. The adverb form is elementally. A related adjective is elementary, which has a connotation of basic or simple. The adverb is elementarily.
What is the noun for simply?
The word 'simply' is the adverb form of the adjective 'simple'.The noun forms of the adjective 'simple' are simplenessand simplicity.
Is walked an adverb verb or adjective?
A verb in the simple past.
Is a verb referred to as a simple predicate?
It is. This is a sample of a simple predicate. There is no predicate noun, adjective or adverb.
