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What is a complete subject?

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The complete subject includes all the words that tell who or what the sentence is about, including modifiers.

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Identify the complete subject in this sentence: 'The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.'

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The quick brown fox.

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What is a simple predicate?

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The simple predicate is the main verb or verb phrase that tells what the subject does.

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Identify the simple predicate in this sentence: 'The cat chased the mouse.'

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chased.

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What is a run-on sentence?

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A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined without proper punctuation or conjunction.

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How can you fix a run-on sentence?

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You can fix a run-on sentence by adding a period, a semicolon, or a conjunction.

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What is a wordy sentence?

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A wordy sentence uses more words than necessary, making it less clear and concise.

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How can you revise a wordy sentence?

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You can revise a wordy sentence by removing unnecessary words or phrases.

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What is a predicate?

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The predicate is the part of the sentence that tells what the subject does or is.

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What is the difference between a complete subject and a simple subject?

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The complete subject includes all modifiers, while the simple subject is just the main noun or pronoun.