Here’s the Idea :
Here’s the Idea You have learned that one basic part of a sentence is the complete subject. Now you will learn about the key part of the complete subject. The simple subject is the main word or words in the complete subject. NOTE: Descriptive words are not part of the simple subject.
Look at this sentence. :
Look at this sentence. Oral tales are important in Pueblo culture. What is the complete subject? Oral tales What is the simple subject? tales
Let’s try another sentence. :
Let’s try another sentence. This tradition has inspired Pueblo potters. What is the complete subject? This tradition What is the simple subject? tradition
NOTE: When a proper name is used as a subject, all parts of the name make up the simple subject. :
NOTE: When a proper name is used as a subject, all parts of the name make up the simple subject. Mary Trujillo makes clay storyteller figures. What is the complete subject? Mary Trujillo What is the simple subject? Mary Trujillo
Why It Matters in Writing :
Why It Matters in Writing The simple subject gives important information. It tells the reader whom or what the sentence is about. When you revise your work, look out for unclear words used as simple subjects. The clay object holds children on his lap. object The clay storyteller holds children on his lap. storyteller Example: Revision:
How do I find the complete predicate? :
How do I find the complete predicate? To find the complete predicate, ask what the subject does (or is). The prince searches for its owner. What does the prince do? Searches for its owner is the complete predicate.