A sentence is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.
A simple subject is the noun or pronoun that precisely identifies who or what does something or exists in a certain state in a sentence. In the following sentences, the simple subjects are highlighted in bold text. Two straight lines divide the complete subject from the complete predicate.
A verb is a word in the complete predicate that expresses an action or a state of being. In the following sentences, the verbs are highlighted in bold text.
With the definitions of sentence, subject, and verb in mind, let's take a look at the four basic sentence patterns.
Sentence Pattern 1: Subject + Action Verb
Pattern 1 Imprint:
Impress this pattern on your memory. Using "Hansel and Gretel" or your favorite fairy tale, write four Pattern 1 sentences.
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