The document provides an activity worksheet for students to practice identifying simple subjects and simple predicates in sentences. It contains examples of sentences with the simple subject boxed and simple predicate underlined. Students are tasked with completing similar exercises to recognize simple subjects and predicates in additional sentences. The worksheet aims to teach students to break down sentences into their essential subject and predicate parts.

1. AGRICULTURE HIGH SCHOOL
Agriculture, Midsayap, Cotabato
Name: __________________________________________ Date: ______________
Year and Section: _________________________________ Score: _____________
Subject: English 4
Activity No. 2-39
Activity Title: Simple Subjects and Simple Predicates
Objective: To recognize the simple subject and simple predicate in each sentence.
SENTENCE is a group of words with two main parts: a subject and predicate. Together these parts
express a complete thought.
SIMPLE SUBJECTS AND PREDICATES
The simple subject is the essential noun, pronoun, or group of words acing as noun that cannot be left
out of the complete subject.
The simple predicate is the essential verb or verb phrase that cannot be left out of the complete
predicate.
Ex.) Jugs of sweet cider covered the table.
SIMPLE SIMPLE
SUBJECT PREDICATE
Some flowers will not bloom in the shade.
SIMPLE SIMPLE
SUBJECT PREDICATE
LET’S PRACTICE! RECOGNIZING SIMPLE SUBJECTS AND PREDICATES: Put a box around simple subject
and underline the simple predicate in each of the following.
Ex.) The rain fell softly.
1. She memorized the poem.
2. The beauty of nature inspires her to write a poem.
3. The angry wind howled.
4. The students in the room smiled sweetly.
5. Ysabel is collecting our monthly dues.
TASK 1: RECOGNIZING SIMPLE SUBJECTS AND PREDICATES: Put a box around simple subject and
underline the simple predicate in each of the following.
1. The spectators applauded them.
2. They kept their souvenirs.
3. We will make our school clean and green.
4. We answered the questions correctly.
5. The prefect of discipline warned the naughty boys.
6. The broadcaster reported the current news.
7. The members thought the president responsible.
8. The nozzle of the garden hose was clogged with dirt.
9. Sr. Dorothy loved the children.
10. If we study every day, we can learn much.
TASK 2: RECOGNIZING SIMPLE SUBJECTS AND PREDICATES: Underline the simple subject once and the
simple predicate twice.
Ex.) Ancient legends continue to be fascinating.
(1) Greek literature contains many stories about Amazons. (2) Supposedly living near the Black
Sea, the Amazons were a nation of women warriors noted for their strength. (3) Not enjoying the
presence of men, the Amazons lived apart in their own cities. (4) Ares, the god of war, was worshipped
in their temples. (5) They fought against the Greeks during the Trojan War. (6) They were also fearless
hunters. (7) Their bravery made them famous. (8) Many Greek statues of Amazons with bows and
arrows can be seen today in museums. (9)These women never really existed, however, according to
some scholars. (10) They are merely the product of the Greeks’ imagination.