Exercise 1 Draw one line under each simple subject and two lines under each simple
predicate.
The hummingbird fluttered around the red flowers in the backyard.
1. A winding path led to hidden treasure in the forest.
2. Tracy spurned Mick's attempts at apology.
3. The bride walked slowly and majestically down the aisle.
4. My grandmother has taught me a few basic quilt patterns.
5. That store sells everything from anise cookies to zinnia seeds.
6. The gale-strength winds uprooted the old oak.
7. Barb's graduation pictures look great!
8. The early morning sky dripped with dew.
9. Good news is always welcome.
10. Hot embers glowed in the bottom of an old garbage barrel.
11. Linda's collection of china dolls is awesome.
12. The light of dawn brightened gradually into full day.
13. Those rocks are home to several badgers.
14. The trail guide sat astride a spirited roan.
15. My neighbor Chan let me drive his '57 Chevy in the Memorial Day parade.
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