This document defines and provides examples of simple sentences. It explains that a simple sentence contains a subject and a predicate and conveys a single complete thought. The subject is usually at the beginning of the sentence and tells who or what the sentence is about. The predicate tells what the subject is or does and usually follows the subject. Examples of identifying subjects and predicates are provided to illustrate these concepts.

1. First Grade: What is a Sentence? By: Ms. Megan Pipkin

2. Simple Sentence This is a group of words that tells one complete thought. Example: Grace likes to play softball. http://www.flickr.com/photos/nmhphotos/2431383255/

3. Simple Sentence: Start and End Simple sentences begin with a word that must be capitalized. G race likes to play softball. Simple sentences must end with an end mark. Grace likes to play softball .

4. Simple Sentence: The Subject There are two parts to simple sentences. First Part: The Subject This tells who or what the sentence is about Usually at the beginning of the sentence Can be one or more words

5. Simple Sentence: The Subject Example: Grace likes to play softball. In this sentence ”Grace” is the subject. Why? This sentence is about Grace . We can ask: Who or what likes to play softball? Grace likes to play softball.

6. Lets Practice… Most people like ice cream. Who or what likes ice cream? “ Most people” like ice cream. http://www.flickr.com/photos/rakka/441287262/

7. Simple Sentence: The Predicate Second Part: The Predicate This tells what happened in the sentence. Usually what the subject is or what the subject does.

8. Simple Sentence: The Predicate Example: Grace likes to play softball . In this sentence “play softball” is the predicate. Why? Playing softball is what Grace likes to do. We can ask: What does Grace like to do? Grace likes to play softball .

9. Lets Practice… My dog likes to eat dog food. What does my dog like to do? My dog likes to “eat dog food” http://www.flickr.com/photos/36678094@N06/3379867301/

10. Homework… Find the subject and predicate of the following sentences: Luke likes to play football. My favorite color is purple. Cats are very cuddly. Good Luck! http://www.flickr.com/photos/auto123/3445525688/