2. Parts of Sentence
The subject names the person or thing the sentence is about.
The simple subject is the main noun or pronoun in the complete subject.
-The blue bird flew out of the nest.
The predicate tells what the subject is or does.
The simple predicate is the main verb or verb phrase in the complete predicate.
- The man swam to the side of the pool.
3. Read each sentence and circle the complete
subject.
Then write the simple subject.
1. The young boy rode the bus to school.
2. Curious Mrs. Hill likes museums.
3. The two playful children made up a new game.
4. Sports-loving Ana plays soccer.
5. Jan’s friendly dog ran very fast.
5. Circle the subject. Underline the predicate.
A rose smells nice.
The paperboy delivers the newspaper.
The view from the top was incredible.
My friend Zach won the Peachtree Road Race.
Jane and I are going to the mall.
A beautiful butterfly floated over the bush.
The strong winds ripped the roof off of the house.
Our class will visit the Atlanta Zoo.
6. Circle the subject. Underline the predicate.
• My cat had three kittens today.
• My little brother fell off his swingset.
• The bee stung me on my stomach!
• In art class we made masks for Halloween.
• The bank robber wore a black stocking on his face.
• Bob’s birthday party was at American Adventures.
• Someone’s telephone is ringing in the store.
