Entry 40: Subject/Predicate Notes Essential Question: How do you identify subject and predicate in a...

Entry 40: Subject/Predicate Notes

Essential Question: How do you identify subject and predicate in a sentence

Simple subject:

The dog ran down the street.

Simple predicate: Part of sentence that names the action done by the subject.

The dog ran down the street.

Part of sentence that names person, place or thing about which a statement is made.

Subject can be The frightened deer fled into the forest.anywhere in thesentence Into the forest fled the frightened deer.

In the forest, the frightened deer fled.

To find the subject -Look for the verb-Who or what is doing the verb?-That’s the subject!!!

Summary:

Simple subject:Part of sentence that names person, place or thing about which a statement is made.

An expecting seal builds a shelter in a snowdrift.

How do you find the subject?

-Look for the verb-Who or what is doing the verb?-That’s the subject!!!

An expecting seal builds a shelter in a snowdrift.

The subject can be anywhere in a sentence:

The frightened deer fled into the forest.

Into the forest fled the frightened deer.

In the forest, the frightened deer fled.

Whiparound Practice: find simple subject1. The school’s basketball team went undefeated this past season.2. After the storm, homeowners surveyed the damage to their houses.3. Never before had I worked so hard.4. Many unhappy passengers were left stranded.5. The exchange student from China spoke English very well.6. After three summers at camp, Joey had made some lifelong friends.7. My dad and I love to take our boat out on the bay.

Whiparound Practice: find simple subject1. The school’s basketball team went undefeated this past season.2. After the storm, homeowners surveyed the damage to their houses.3. Never before had I worked so hard.4. Many unhappy passengers were left stranded.5. The exchange student from China spoke English very well.6. After three summers at camp, Joey had made some lifelong friends.7. My dad and I love to take our boat out on the bay.

8.Life in the city is often hectic.9. Ms. Hale took a cab to the convention center.10.The airport closed because of the storm.11. Shuttle buses took passengers to the hotel.12. A very large truck blocked the street in front

of the apartment building.13.Main Street in the downtown area was under

construction.14. Football fans gathered for the first game of

the season.

8.Life in the city is often hectic.9. Ms. Hale took a cab to the convention center.10.The airport closed because of the storm.11. Shuttle buses took passengers to the hotel.12. A very large truck blocked the street in front

of the apartment building.13.Main Street in the downtown area was under

construction.14. Football fans gathered for the first game of

the season.

15. Mayor Thomas attended the game as a special guest.16. The express train to New York left at six o’clock.17. Students from the university volunteered as reading

tutors at the nearby school.18. Our civic orchestra gave a free concert at Public

Square.19. The art museum has a new exhibit on Egyptian art.20. Two new office buildings just opened yesterday.21. The library in my neighborhood hosted a speech by a

famous author.22. Rush-hour traffic was slowed by heavy rains.

15. Mayor Thomas attended the game as a special guest.16. The express train to New York left at six o’clock.17. Students from the university volunteered as reading

tutors at the nearby school.18. Our civic orchestra gave a free concert at Public

Square.19. The art museum has a new exhibit on Egyptian art.20. Two new office buildings just opened yesterday.21. The library in my neighborhood hosted a speech by a

famous author.22. Rush-hour traffic was slowed by heavy rains.

23. An emergency medical helicopter landed at the hospital.

24. Samantha stopped at the mall to look for some shoes.25. A slow-moving street cleaner backed up traffic on the

freeway for miles.26. Joe moved into an apartment near school.27. The freighter from Greece slowly approached the

pier.28. People on the docks prepared for its arrival.29.Cities, with all their activities, are never boring.30. My friend from camp visited this past weekend.

23. An emergency medical helicopter landed at the hospital.

24. Samantha stopped at the mall to look for some shoes.25. A slow-moving street cleaner backed up traffic on the

freeway for miles.26. Joe moved into an apartment near school.27. The freighter from Greece slowly approached the

pier.28. People on the docks prepared for its arrival.29.Cities, with all their activities, are never boring.30. My friend from camp visited this past weekend.

Simple PredicatePart of sentence that names the action done by the subject . An expecting seal builds a shelter in a snowdrift.

Action verbs, linking verbs and verb phrases

-The old man hobbled down the street.

-The bakery was closed.

-I can skate backwards on the ice.

Whiparound practice: verb or verb phrase

1. Four young soldiers led the troops into battle.2. In less than two hours, the entire cake had been

eaten.3.Two beautiful goldfish in the pond were eating the

insects on the top of the water.4.Next week, my grandmother is coming from Korea.5.Our homeroom is having a pizza party tomorrow.6.My friend and I went shopping after school

yesterday.

Whiparound practice: verb or verb phrase

1. Four young soldiers led the troops into battle.2. In less than two hours, the entire cake had been

eaten.3.Two beautiful goldfish in the pond were eating the

insects on the top of the water.4.Next week, my grandmother is coming from Korea.5.Our homeroom is having a pizza party tomorrow.6.My friend and I went shopping after school

yesterday.

7.On the way home yesterday afternoon, the bus crashed into a parked car.

8.On Saturday mornings, my friends and I play football in the park.

9. His terror of spiders kept him out of the dark basement.

10.There were three stray kittens cowering under the front porch this morning.

11. A piece of chocolate candy would taste great right now.

12. My teacher often fantasizes about winning the lottery.

7.On the way home yesterday afternoon, the bus crashed into a parked car.

8.On Saturday mornings, my friends and I play football in the park.

9. His terror of spiders kept him out of the dark basement.

10.There were three stray kittens cowering under the front porch this morning.

11. A piece of chocolate candy would taste great right now.

12. My teacher often fantasizes about winning the lottery.

113.My little brother’s boa constricter seem restless

this morning.14.The Martins have played eighteen holes of golf

today. 15. The students had never finished their work so

quickly before. 16. Mrs. Black has always made her own clothes. 17. The boys will ask the doctor for advice. 18. After his long flight, Tom was very tired. 19. The bridge was never completed.

113.My little brother’s boa constricter seems restless

this morning.14.The Martins have played eighteen holes of golf

today. 15. The students had never finished their work so

quickly before. 16. Mrs. Black has always made her own clothes. 17. The boys will ask the doctor for advice. 18. After his long flight, Tom was very tired. 19. The bridge was never completed.

20. Aunt Helen has just arrived for a week's visit.21. The old man carefully made his way down the

busy street.22.The witness answered the questions simply and

directly. 23. Our team has never beaten yours. 24. The members of our class have just elected

officers.25.Sue has never visited the South. 26.Mr. Gonzales often walks his dog in the evening.27. The children have been playing outside all day.

20. Aunt Helen has just arrived for a week's visit.21. The old man carefully made his way down the

busy street.22.The witness answered the questions simply and

directly. 23. Our team has never beaten yours. 24. The members of our class have just elected

officers.25.Sue has never visited the South. 26.Mr. Gonzales often walks his dog in the evening.27. The children have been playing outside all day.

SUBJECTS IN UNUSUAL POSITIONS:

Questions:

Subject usually goes after the verb

Does the weather look good for the game?

1. Where are the best restaurants in Philadelphia?

2. Was your vacation relaxing?

3. Did you like the movie last night?

4. Is your friend staying for dinner?

5. Should the students study more?

1. Where are the best restaurants in Philadelphia?

2. Was your vacation relaxing?

3. Did you like the movie last night?

4. Is your friend staying for dinner?

5. Should the students study more?

Commands: The subject of a command is usually “you”

Meet us at the concession stand.

1. Return the pencil when you are finished using it.

2. Take this note to Mr. Blair, please.

3. Don’t sweat the small stuff.

4. Clean your room before you go out.

1. Return the pencil when you are finished using it. You

2. Take this note to Mr. Blair, please. You

3. Don’t sweat the small stuff. You

4. Clean your room before you go out. You

Inverted sentences:

Subject comes after the verb, sometimes at the end of the sentence

Up to the plate walked the first batter.

1. Up into the tree slithered the frightened snake.

2.Into the woods raced the frightened rabbit.

3.Over the hills and through the woods to Grandmother’s house we go.

4.Into the sky soared the jet.

1. Up into the tree slithered the frightened snake.

2.Into the woods raced the frightened rabbit.

3.Over the hills and through the woods to Grandmother’s house we go.

4.Into the sky soared the jet.

Here or there:

In some sentences with here or there, subjects follow verbs.

Here comes the all-state championship team

1. Here is the work you missed.

2. There are thirty-one students in period 2.

3. There is the exchange student from China.

4. Here is the best bike store in Delaware County.

1. Here is the work you missed.

2. There are thirty-one students in period 2.

3. There is the exchange student from China.

4. Here is the best bike store in Delaware County.

Adjectives and possessives • Sometimes a subject follows a

series of adjectives or a possessive noun.

• My mother’s favorite glass vase fell off of the piano today.

1. The bright yellow cotton shirt was stained with chili sauce.

2. My brother’s all-time favorite basketball player is Iverson.

3. The sturdy red brick house did not hold up against the wolf’s huffing and puffing.

4. Your dad’s new silver Porsche is amazing.

1. The bright yellow cotton shirt was stained with chili sauce.

2. My brother’s all-time favorite basketball player is Iverson.

3. The sturdy red brick house did not hold up against the wolf’s huffing and puffing.

4. Your dad’s new silver Porsche is amazing.

Subjects and Object of Preposition:

The object of the preposition is not the subject. Prepositions describe place and time. Common prepositions are of, in, out, from, to, under, over, with, after, before

1.A piece of pepperoni pizza would satisfy his hunger.

2.Neither of these boys wants to try a piece of pineapple pizza.

3.A fight between good friends is always a sad thing.

4.The children at home alone were frightened of strange noises.

5.The box of donuts was almost empty after breakfast.

1.A piece of pepperoni pizza would satisfy his hunger.

2.Neither of these boys wants to try a piece of pineapple pizza.

3.A fight between good friends is always a sad thing.

4.The children at home alone were frightened of strange noises.

5.The box of donuts was almost empty after breakfast.

6. The first man on the moon took his first step in 1969.

7.The man with the winning ticket received a million dollars.

8. That new student from Boston is very friendly.

9. The dust bunnies under my bed are begging to be swept away.

10. The pencils in the box were already sharpened.

6. The first man on the moon took his first step in 1969.

7.The man with the winning ticket received a million dollars.

8. That new student from Boston is very friendly.

9. The dust bunnies under my bed are begging to be swept away.

10. The pencils in the box were already sharpened.

After an introductory phrase• Over the winter break, I went to

visit my family in New York.

• After the championship game, the team went to Dairy Queen.

Subjects in Unusual Places1.After a really great game, the coach took his

team to Dairy Queen.2.Having wandered all through the night, the

lost puppy finally found his home.3.Early the next morning, my mom woke

everyone up for the trip.4.Over the winter break, my family traveled to

Disney World.5.Sometime in the night, a storm knocked down

our tree.

Subjects in Unusual Places1.After a really great game, the coach took his

team to Dairy Queen.2.Having wandered all through the night, the

lost puppy finally found his home.3.Early the next morning, my mom woke

everyone up for the trip.4.Over the winter break, my family traveled to

Disney World.5.Sometime in the night, a storm knocked down

our tree.

1. Here is your jersey for the game this afternoon.

2. Here are the students’ papers for Mr. Robinson.

3. Here are Dad’s shirts from the cleaners.4. There goes another dollar down the drain.5. There are more victories on our own turf.

1. Here is your jersey for the game this afternoon.

2. Here are the students’ papers for Mr. Robinson.

3. Here are Dad’s shirts from the cleaners.4. There goes another dollar down the drain.5. There are more victories on our own turf.

1. Where do you go for a haircut?2. How old is your dog?3. Will you visit your relatives over the break?4. Is period seven ready for the quiz?5. Does the United States have too many

obese citizens?

1. Where do you go for a haircut?2. How old is your dog?3. Will you visit your relatives over the break?4. Is period seven ready for the quiz?5. Does the United States have too many

obese citizens?

Subject in Unusual Positions (HW 1)QUESTIONS

2. Do you have a costume for the party on Saturday?

3. When can you finally finish your English paper?

4. Can I visit you at the beach over the summer?

5. Would you like tea, coffee or espresso with your cake?

6. Did you receive my message last night?

7. Are your friends loyal to you?8.Were the students in period 5 well-behaved today?9.Is Mr. Richards still in the building?10.Should middle school students have recess?

COMMANDS

1. Do not speak to me in that tone of voice. you

2. Don’t forget to mail the letters today. you

3. Never leave the house without turning off all of the lights. you

4.Pick up all of the dirty clothes from your bedroom door. you

INVERTED SENTENCES

1. In the stable live four horses.2.Never was seen so black a day!3.Through the air rocketed the ship.4.Up the ladder climbed the robber5.Down the steps raced the police officer.6.Out of the volcano billowed smoke.

7. Under the bed hid the frightened child.

8. Back and forth rocked the boat.9.High overhead shone the sun.10.Through the unlocked door in

walked a mysterious stranger.

Homework 2HERE, THERE, AND WHERE1.Here is the book you wanted from the library.2.Where is my favorite hat?3.There stands the President of the United States4.There are so many reasons to avoid smoking.5.Here are the pencils donated by the students.

ADJECTIVES

1.The cute little clown car sputtered into the circus ring.2.My favorite green Eagles jersey is too small for me now.3.The tired, hungry red fox stalked a rabbit near its den.4.The junior varsity basketball team crushed their rivals at night’s game.5.My mom’s homemade oatmeal chocolate chip cookies make my mouth water.

SUBJECTS AND OBJECTS OF THE PREPOSITION

1.A handful of raisins and peanuts is a very healthy snack.2.A scoop of ice cream topped off my cherry pie.3.A bunch of crazy teens ran through the mall.4.An illness among students can spread like wildfire.5.Five days of rain can be torture to a baseball player.

AFTER AN INTRODUCTORY PHRASE1.Under the Old Mill Bridge, my whacky gang of skaters practiced our skateboard tricks.2.For the past week, my neighbors’ old dog has been barking a lot in their backyard.3.Working all night long, my older sister finally completed her science project.4.After all of their games, the team of baseball players usually eats at the diner across from the field.5.According to the news last night, a pack of wild dogs was roaming the woods behind my house.

Subject Predicate HW 3

Commands1.Join us later at the pool. you2.Don’t play ball in the house. you3.Keep your shirt on! you4.Look at this new shirt from Limited. you5.Record your assignment in your planner. you

Questions:

1.Where do you go for a haircut?2.How old is your dog?3.Will you visit you relatives over the break?4.Is period seven ready for the quiz?5.Does the United States have too many obese citizens?•

Inverted Sentences1.On the bookshelf is a special trophy.2.Down the hole the rabbit dove.3.Into the woods fled the frightened deer.4.Three towns over lives an old suspected witch.5.Onto the field stormed the defense.6.In the swamp slept a hideous and dangerous creature.

• Here or There:

1.Here are the students’ papers for Mr. Robinson.

2.Here are Dad’s shirts from the cleaners.3.There goes another dollar down the drain.4.There are more victories on our own turf.

Subjects and objects of the preposition confused1.My piece of cherry pie tasted wonderful.2.The room of kindergartners was very noisy.3.My slice of bread was smothered with apple butter.4.The plate of warm cookies was waiting for me after school.5.The jumbo-sized jar of peanuts was almost empty after the party.

Introductory Phrase:

1.After a really great game, the coach took his team to Dairy Queen.2.Having wandered all through the night, the lost puppy finally found his home.3.Early the next morning, my mom woke everyone up for the trip.4.Over the winter break, my family traveled to Disney World.5.Sometime in the night, a storm knocked down our tree.

Subject Predicate WS 4Find the subject:1. Here are your four tickets for the concert on

Monday.2. Near the back of the stable hides an old stray

cat.3. Pick up your clothes and put them in the

laundry basket.you4. Do you have any extra pencils?5. The crate of Christmas ornaments is in the

attic.

6. During the winter break, my grandmother invited me to a concert.

7. While at his family’s summer home this summer, Jonathan got the worst sunburn.

8. The hungry pack of wolves surrounded their prey.

9. There is a small bag of chips in my drawer.10.Running by my aunt’s house is a beautiful ,

fish-filled stream.

Find the predicate:

1. Did your teacher yell at you in period 3?2. Please remember your doctor’s

appointment today.3. The students were not happy about the

upcoming quiz.4. The students were studying together

during homeroom.5. The concert was too loud for me.

6.Do the Eagles have a chance at the Superbowl this year?

7.Every day in first period class, this kid is always teasing me.

8.Tonight’s part will be the best of the year.9.A loud group of teens was hanging out on the

corner by my house last night.10.Mr. Smith’s final assignment required many

hours of work.

HW 5: Underline the subject:1.There are two skiers in the starting gates.2.Give the signal for the giant slalom race to begin.you

3.Down the steep slope race the athletes.4.From their skis sprays snow.5.Watch the next one jump off the top of the ridge. you

6.Did the one on the right miss the gate?7.Across the hill tumbles the first skier.8.There is the winner of the giant slalom.9.Are you skiing for this event?10.Avoid that icy turn near the third gate.you

Underline the predicate:

1.There are some benefits to games at the home stadium.2.In the bleachers sit all your fans.3.There are fewer hostile fans from the other team.4.Is travel time shorter to and from the game?5.On the field can be seen special landscaping.6.Will the umpires give the home team a break?7.Does the team usually play better on its own field?8.Look at the team’s record for the season.9.There are more wins at home.10.Plan more home games for next year.

Test Prep/ Gameshttp://www.quia.com/rr/36765.html (Rags to Riches)

http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/predicate_races/index.html (Subject/Predicate Races)

http://www.proprofs.com/quiz-school/story.php?title=subjects-predicates-review (Proprof Quiz)

http://www.cram.com/flashcards/7th-grade-identifying-subject-and-predicate-1926484 (Cram Flash cards, Test)

http://www.ixl.com/ela/grade-7/identify-the-simple-subject-or-simple-predicate-of-a-sentence (IXL simple subject and predicate questions)

http://www.towson.edu/ows/exercises/Simple_Subjects_and_Simple_Predicates_Ex2.aspx (Towson)