Understanding Sentence Functions

What is the definition of a subject in a sentence?

• The subject is the adjective that modifies the noun in the sentence.

• The subject is the verb that describes the action in the sentence.

• The subject is the noun or pronoun that the sentence is centered around.

• The subject is the preposition that indicates the relationship between words in the sentence.

Identify the subject in the following sentence: 'The cat sat on the mat.'

• The dog

• The mat

• Sat on the mat

• The cat

What is a predicate in a sentence?

• The predicate is the subject of the sentence.

• The predicate is the part of a sentence that expresses what is said about the subject.

• The predicate is always a noun phrase.

• The predicate is the introductory part of a sentence.

In the sentence 'She loves to read books', what is the predicate?

• books are enjoyable

• to read

• She loves

• loves to read books

Define a modifier in the context of a sentence.

• A modifier is a type of punctuation in a sentence.

• A modifier is a word or phrase that adds description to another word in a sentence.

• A modifier is a word that replaces a verb in a sentence.

• A modifier is a synonym for a noun in a sentence.

What role do modifiers play in a sentence?

• Modifiers replace nouns in a sentence.

• Modifiers indicate the tense of a verb.

• Modifiers are only used in questions.

• Modifiers enhance or clarify the meaning of words in a sentence.

Identify the modifier in the sentence: 'The tall man walked quickly.'

• tall

• man

• quickly

• walked

What is a vocative in a sentence?

• A vocative is a type of verb in a sentence.

• A vocative is a synonym for an adjective.

• A vocative is a clause that provides additional information.

• A vocative is a direct address to someone in a sentence.

Provide an example of a sentence that includes a vocative.

• Can you help me, John?

• Hey, John, can you help me?

• Hello, can you help me, John?

• John, can you help me?

How does the subject differ from the predicate?

• The subject provides details about the predicate's action.

• The subject identifies the topic; the predicate describes the action or state of the subject.

• The subject and predicate are interchangeable in a sentence.

• The subject is always a noun; the predicate is always a verb.