Sentences require subjects and predicates from "summary" of Basic English Grammar For Dummies - UK by Geraldine Woods
Every sentence needs two things: a subject and a predicate. The subject is the part of the sentence that tells you who or what the sentence is about. It is usually a noun or pronoun. The predicate is the part of the sentence that tells you something about the subject. It usually includes a verb.
In the sentence "The cat sat on the mat," the subject is "the cat." The predicate is "sat on the mat." Together, they make a complete thought. Without both the subject and the predicate, the sentence wouldn't make sense.
Subjects and predicates can be simple or complex. A simple subject is just one word that tells you who or what the sentence is about. A simple predicate is just one word that tells you what the subject is doing.
In the sentence "The cat sat on the mat," both the subject and the predicate are simple. But in the sentence "The cat with the long tail sat on the mat quietly," the subject is more complex because it includes the phrase "with the long tail." The predicate is also more complex because it includes the adverb "quietly."
Remember that every sentence needs both a subject and a predicate to be complete. If you're missing one or the other, your sentence will be incomplete or a fragment. Make sure to always include both in your sentences to ensure they make sense and convey a complete thought to the reader.
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