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Subject and Predicate

The document discusses the subject and predicate in sentences. It states that the subject is the person, thing, or idea being discussed, while the predicate tells or asks something about the subject. The most important word in the predicate is the verb. Some examples of complete subjects and predicates are given. The rest of the document provides sentences for the reader to identify and underline the verb and circle the subject in each one.

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Subject and Predicate

The document discusses the subject and predicate in sentences. It states that the subject is the person, thing, or idea being discussed, while the predicate tells or asks something about the subject. The most important word in the predicate is the verb. Some examples of complete subjects and predicates are given. The rest of the document provides sentences for the reader to identify and underline the verb and circle the subject in each one.

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SUBJECT AND PREDICATE

The two essential parts of every complete sentence are the subject and the predicate. The subject is the person, thing, or idea about which something is said. The predicate tells something or asks something about the subject. COMPLETE SUBJECT Children The happy children The new car Happiness COMPLETE PREDICATE played. played in the sandbox. looked great. is sometimes hard to define.

The Simple Predicate or Verb. In every complete predicate, the most important word is the verb. The simple predicate of the sentence is the verb. The verb may consist of more than one word: have sung, might have gone. When parts of the verb are interrupted by a modifier, the modifier is not part of the verb: were not lost, did not seem (not is an adverb).

Identifying the Subject and Verb. Underline the verb in each of the following sentences. Draw a circle around each subject. Watch out for modifiers.

Examples: Mary cautiously opened the door. She did not see anyone. 1. Miss Williams is going to New York tomorrow. 2. Your gloves are certainly dirty. 3. Jo Anne's question surprised me. 4. I have never quite forgiven her. 5. The Martins have played eighteen holes of golf today. 6. The students had never finished their work so quickly before. 7. Mrs. Black has always made her own clothes. 8. The boys will ask the doctor for advice. 9. After his long flight, Tom was very tired. 10. The bridge was never completed. 11. Aunt Helen has just arrived for a week's visit. 12. The old man carefully made his way down the busy street. 13. The witness answered the questions simply and directly. 14. Our team has never beaten yours. 15. The members of our class have just elected officers. 16. Sue has never visited the South. 17. Mr. Gonzales often walks his dog in the evening. 18. The children have been playing outside all day. 19. Animal Farm is one of my favorite books. 20. Aunt Marian will prepare Thanksgiving dinner for fourteen people.

1. Miss Williams is going to New York tomorrow. 2. Your gloves are certainly dirty. 3. Jo Anne's question surprised me. 4. I have never quite forgiven her. 5. The Martins have played eighteen holes of golf today. 6. The students had never finished their work so quickly before. 7. Mrs. Black has always made her own clothes. 8. The boys will ask the doctor for advice. 9. After his long flight, Tom was very tired. 10. The bridge was never completed. 11. Aunt Helen has just arrived for a week's visit. 12. The old man carefully made his way down the busy street. 13. The witness answered the questions simply and directly. 14. Our team has never beaten yours. 15. The members of our class have just elected officers. 16. Sue has never visited the South. 17. Mr. Gonzales often walks his dog in the evening. 18. The children have been playing outside all day. 19. Animal Farm is one of my favorite books. 20. Aunt Marian will prepare Thanksgiving dinner for fourteen people.

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