Understanding Simple Sentences

What are the two essential components of a simple sentence?

• Noun and verb

• Predicate and verb

• Subject and predicate

• Subject and object

What role does a modifier play in a sentence?

• It removes unnecessary words

• It replaces the predicate

• It adds more detail to the verb

• It changes the subject

Which of the following is an example of a simple sentence with a modifier?

• Eats peanut butter

• Scout and the peanut butter

• Scout eats quickly

• Scout eats

Which of the following is NOT a sentence?

• Scout and the peanut butter

• Scout loves peanut butter

• Scout eats peanut butter

• Scout eats

Why is 'eats peanut butter in 20 seconds every day' not a sentence?

• It lacks a predicate

• It lacks a subject

• It lacks a verb

• It lacks a noun

What is required for a statement to be considered a complete idea?

• A subject and a verb

• A verb and a modifier

• A subject and a predicate

• A predicate and a modifier

Which of the following is a complete sentence?

• Peanuts are not harmful

• Licking peanut butter off the plate

• Peanut butter and jelly

• Units, dogs, and jelly

What punctuation mark is used for statements that are either true or false?

• Comma

• Period

• Question mark

• Exclamation mark

Which punctuation mark is used to express strong emotion?

• Exclamation mark

• Question mark

• Comma

• Period

What is the purpose of a question mark in a sentence?

• To denote a question requiring an answer

• To indicate a statement is true or false

• To express strong emotion

• To separate items in a list