#1
What is the subject in the following sentence? 'The cat chased the mouse.'
Cat
ExplanationSubject is the noun or pronoun that performs the action.
#2
Identify the predicate in the sentence: 'Sheila dances gracefully.'
Dances
ExplanationPredicate is the part of the sentence that tells what the subject does.
#3
Identify the adverb in the sentence: 'She spoke softly.'
Softly
ExplanationAdverb modifies verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs.
#4
What is the direct object in the sentence: 'Sarah ate the apple.'
Apple
ExplanationDirect object receives the action of the verb directly.
#5
Identify the dependent clause in the sentence: 'Although it was raining, they went for a picnic.'
Although it was raining
ExplanationDependent clause cannot stand alone as a sentence.
#6
Identify the conjunction in the sentence: 'I want to go to the beach, but it's raining.'
But
ExplanationConjunctions connect words, phrases, or clauses.
#7
What is the antecedent of the pronoun 'it' in the sentence: 'The book is on the table, but it's not mine.'
The book
ExplanationAntecedent is the noun that a pronoun refers to.
#8
Identify the prepositional phrase in the sentence: 'The cat is under the table.'
Under the table
ExplanationPrepositional phrase begins with a preposition and ends with a noun or pronoun.
#9
Identify the gerund phrase in the sentence: 'Swimming is my favorite activity.'
Swimming
ExplanationGerund phrase begins with a gerund (-ing form of a verb) and functions as a noun.
#10
What type of sentence is this: 'You should finish your homework before going out.'
Imperative
ExplanationImperative sentences give commands or instructions.
#11
What is the predicate nominative in the sentence: 'John is a doctor.'
Doctor
ExplanationPredicate nominative renames the subject.
#12
What is the appositive in the sentence: 'My brother, a talented musician, will perform at the concert.'
A talented musician
ExplanationAppositive renames or adds more information about a noun.
#13
What is the predicate adjective in the sentence: 'The flowers smell fragrant.'
Fragrant
ExplanationPredicate adjective describes the subject.
#14
Identify the compound-complex sentence: 'Although it was raining, Sarah went for a walk, and John stayed indoors.'
Sarah went for a walk, and John stayed indoors
ExplanationCompound-complex sentence has at least two independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses.
#15
Identify the participial phrase in the sentence: 'The sun, rising slowly, cast a warm glow over the city.'
Rising slowly
ExplanationParticipial phrase begins with a present or past participle and functions as an adjective.