Grammar Focus: Subjects and Predicates A complete sentence is made up of two parts: the subject and the predicate. The subject names the person, place, thing, or idea the sentence is about. The predicate tells what the subject is or does.

The complete subject: includes ALL the words used to identify the subject. The human body needs nutritious food. That athlete on television is very talented. The Complete Subject

The complete predicate: includes ALL the words that tell what the subject is doing or that tell something about the subject. The human body needs nutritious food. That athlete on television is very talented. The Complete Predicate

On Your Own… Rewrite the sentences and underline the complete subject once and the complete predicate twice. 1.The white cells in your blood fight disease. 2.A person’s normal body temperature is 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit. 3.Humans of any age require plenty of rest. 4.A high, constant fever is dangerous for humans. 5.The Andes Mountains were home to the Incas. 6.The girl’s team called a foul.

ANSWERS Rewrite the sentences and underline the complete subject once and the complete predicate twice. 1.The white cells in your blood fight disease. 2.A person’s normal body temperature is 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit. 3.Humans of any age require plenty of rest. 4.A high, constant fever is dangerous for humans. 5.The Andes Mountains were home to the Incas. 6.The girl’s team called a foul.