Subject and Predicate Study Guide

Definition

The subject is the person, thing, or idea that is doing or being something in a sentence. The predicate is the part of the sentence that tells what the subject is or does.

Identifying the Subject

The subject is usually a noun (person, place, thing, or idea) or a pronoun (a word that takes the place of a noun). To find the subject, ask "Who?" or "What?" before the verb.

Example: The cat slept peacefully.

Identifying the Predicate

The predicate usually includes the verb and the words that follow it. It tells what the subject is or does. To find the predicate, ask "What?" after the subject.

Example: The cat slept peacefully.

Compound Subjects and Predicates

A sentence can have more than one subject or predicate, known as a compound subject or predicate.

Example: Apples and oranges are delicious.

Example: The cat stretched and yawned.

Practice Exercise

Identify the subject and predicate in the following sentences:

1. The sun shines brightly.
2. My sister and I will go to the park.
3. The flowers bloomed in the spring.

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