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Date
Write Complete Sentences
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R emember: You need a subject and a predicate to make a complete sentence.
Often, the most important word in the subject is a noun. Every predicate needs a verb.
Subject
Predicate
My brother
is a volunteer fireman.
Our family
helps other families in need.
My sister
raises money for charities.
This town
has many services for older people.
Try It
Possible responses:
A. Add a subject or a predicate to complete each sentence.
people
1. Sometimes
need a helping hand.
Betty
2.
works at a homeless shelter.
She
3.
encourages me to help others.
decide
4. I
she is right.
think
5. I
I will volunteer, too.
is
6. The hospital
a good place to volunteer.
B. Circle the subject and underline the predicate in each sentence.
7. My parents set a good example for me.
8. Their choices are usually logical.
9. I follow their example.
10. My family talks about a choice I made.