What are the Rules of Split Subjects and Predicates?
Split Predicates Some inverted sentences feature a split predicate. A split occurs when a portion of the complete predicate appears before the subject and the remainder of the predicate follows the subject. Split predicates are common. Most effective writing uses split predicates to break monotony. Any phrase or clause appearing before the simple subject of a sentence, but which can be moved to the end, are part of a split. In 2000, due to the Electoral College system, George W. Bush became President-Elect. George W. Bush became President-Elect in 2000 due to the Electoral College system. George W. Bush is the simple subject in the preceding sentences. The first sentence features a split predicate, as demonstrated by rearranging the sentence.
