Subjects and Predicates

Subjects and Predicates Sentences contain two parts: The subject The predicate Subjects and Predicates

The Subject 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. The Subject

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! 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. The Predicate

The Predicate 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

A little confused? How to find the subject and predicate: Look at the sentence. Label all nouns. Decide which noun (or group of nouns) the sentence is mainly about. This is the simple subject. Underline it once. Next, label the verbs in the sentence. Decide which verb/verb group tells about the action or state of being of the subject. This is the simple predicate. 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?

Let’s try it together! 1. Joey arrived late for the dance. 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!

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!