Subject/Predicate Notes
The big black dog licked the mug.
Complete Subject*The big black dog*
Includes all of the words in the subject
Tells exactly who/what sentence is about
Simple Subject*dog*
The main word in the complete subject
Noun or pronoun
Complete Predicate*licked the coffee mug*
Includes all of the words in the predicate
Tells all about what the subject is or does
Simple Predicate*licked*
The main word in the complete predicate
Action verb or linking verb
May be one or more words
o Jessica can eat lunch.