simple subject

main noun/ pronoun that performs the action of the verb

simple predicate

main verb that tells what the subject does or is

independent clause

group of words expressing a complete thought with a subject and verb

nouns

person, place, thing, or idea

pronouns

words that replace a noun

verbs

actions or states of being

action verb

verb expressing physical or mental activity

comma

punctuation mark used to indicate a pause or link between parts of a sentence, or to separate items in a list

complete subject

noun/ pronoun/ noun phrase and everything that performs the action of the verb

complete predicate

part of the sentence or clause that describes action of the subject and contains a verb

coordinating conjunction

words that connect other words, phrases, clauses, or sentences together for a particular purpose

simple sentence

sentence consisting of one independent clause expressing a complete thought

compound sentence

sentence containing two or more independent clauses linked by a comma and conjunction or semicolon