Download Subjects and Predicates

Subjects and
Predicates
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Sentences contain two parts:
◦ The subject
◦ The predicate
Subjects and Predicates
The subject tells who or what the
sentence is about.
 To find the simple subject, identify the
main noun that the sentence is telling you
information about.
 The complete subject is the simple
subject + any other words in the sentence
that describe it.
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The Subject
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Examples:
Aunt Louise found a beautiful antique
lamp at the garage sale.
 The kitten with the white paws is
called Boots.
 Where are your mittens?
 How surprised we were!
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The Subject
The predicate of a sentence tells
something about the subject.
 The simple predicate is the main verb
that tells something about the subject.
 The complete predicate is the main
verb + any words that describe the verb.
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The Predicate
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Examples:
Marco’s brother delivers pizza.
Under a large bush sat the tiny rabbit.
Stamp collecting is my father’s favorite
hobby.
Accepting the award was Leo Kolar.
The Predicate
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How to find the subject and predicate:
1. Look at the sentence. Label all nouns.
2. Decide which noun (or group of nouns) the
sentence is mainly about. This is the simple
subject. Underline it once.
3. Next, label the verbs in the sentence.
4. Decide which verb/verb group tells about the
action or state of being of the subject. This is the
simple predicate.
5. Decide which words in the sentence are modifying
the simple subject. This is the complete subject.
Draw a line between the complete subject and
complete predicate.
A little confused?
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1. Joey arrived late for the dance.
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2. Pacing back and forth in the cage was a
hungry tiger.
3. A sealed envelope rested near the edge
of the desk.
Let’s try it together!
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Turn to page 59
On your own piece of paper, copy down the
sentences for Review C.
After you have copied the sentences, you a
pen or colored pencil to:
Label the nouns and verbs
Underline the simple subject once
Underline the simple predicate (verb) twice
Draw a line between the complete subject
and complete predicate.
Now you!