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Simple Subjects and Simple Predicates
The simple subject of a sentence is the noun or pronoun that tells who or
what the sentence is about.
The simple predicate of a sentence is the main verb (one or more words)
that tells what the subject is or does.
The most basic sentences are made up of a single subject and a simple
predicate. In the following sentences, the simple subject is in bold, and the simple
predicate is in italics.
Johanna skis.
Skates glide.
Children play.
However, some verbs require more than just a subject to complete their
meaning. For example, in the sentence He wore a backpack, the word backpack
completes the meaning of the sentence. Without it, the rest of the sentence would
not make sense. Words that complete the meaning of a verb in this way are called
objects.
A direct object is a noun or pronoun that receives the action of an action
verb. Direct objects answer the questions what or who.
simple subject
He
simple predicate
carried
direct object
all of the necessary equipment.
1. Identify the simple subject, simple predicate, and direct object in each of the
following sentences.
a) He clutched his skis.
Subject:
Simple Predicate:
Direct Object:
b) I spotted two boys.
Subject:
Simple Predicate:
Direct Object:
c) She lost her snowboard.
Subject:
Simple Predicate:
Direct Object:
Name:
An indirect object is a noun or pronoun that comes before a direct object.
Indirect objects answer the questions to whom or for whom.
simple subject
She
simple predicate
offered
indirect objects
direct object
the kids
skiing lessons.
2. Identify the simple subject, simple predicate, and direct and indirect objects
in the following sentences.
a) He brought the girls their skis.
b) Linda showed Sarah her snowboard.
c) The instructor gave them a free lesson.
3. Draw a vertical line between the subject and predicate. Underline the simple
subject and simple predicate, and write DO (Direct Object) above any direct
objects, and IO (Indirect Object) above any indirect objects. (Note: Not all
sentences have objects.)
a) He was darting back and forth in his snowboard boots.
b) I never fully appreciated the popularity of snowboarding with kids.
c) Lessons will give them a good grounding in the basics.
d) In his one-piece, Barney-purple ski suit, he clutched his skis and poles in a
desperate attempt not to drop them.