1. Subject
Predicate

2. Simple Subject = Noun or Pronoun
Complete Subject = Noun/Pronoun and modifiers
The white cat is terrorizing my dog.
Complete
Simple

3. Simple Predicate = Verb(s) Complete Predicate = Verb(s) and modifiers
The white cat is terrorizing my dog.
Complete

4. Simple Predicate = Verb(s) Complete Predicate = Verb(s) and modifiers
The bicycles raced around the track.
Complete

5. Compound = two sentences or words connected by a coordinating conjunction.
Compound Subject:
Susan and Matt will drop by later today.
Compound Verb:
Susan will sit in the front seat and navigate.

6. Verbs have three categories: helping, linking, action.
An action verb is used when the subject is performing a physical action.
The wicked white cat ran to the gate.
A helping verb helps an action verb.
The wicked white cat is running to the gate.
A linking verb does not have an action verb with it.
The white cat is wicked.

7. Action, Linking, or Helping?
Three big kids raced around the yard.
The storm clouds are getting darker.
Sid and I went bowling.
The soup tastes salty.
Sandra is playing tennis.
The bell seems loud this morning.
ACTION
HELPING
ACTION
LINKING
HELPING
LINKING