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A Quick ReviewA Quick Review

Two Parts• Every sentence has two parts; the

subject and the predicate.

The Subject• The complete subject, are all the

words that tell whom or what the sentence is about.

The Predicate• The complete predicate are all the

words that tell what the subject does or did or what the subject is or was. It is the part of the sentence that usually follows the subject

Identify the Subject and the Predicate

• To determine the subject of a sentence, first find the verb and then make a question by placing "who?" or "what?" before it -- the answer is the subject.

Identify the Subject• The students littered my floor with

torn wrappings and spilled popcorn.

• Find the verb:

• Who or what?

• 1. Three pelicans flew over the beach.• 2. The children built a sandcastle.• 3. Ben played chess with Alex.• 4. Everyone in the stadium watched the

game.• 5. The microwave beeped.• 6. Malcom is a very thoughtful person.• 7. The seagull’s feathers were white.• 8. The moon shines down on the water.• 9. The bicycle’s back tire needed air.• 10. Bart, Mike, and Jim went bowling.

Underline the subject once and the predicate twice

• 1. The police officer _________________.

• 2. The boat captain __________________.

• 3. The rusty old car __________________.

• 4. The garden in our backyard __________.

• 5. The lady with the green dress ________.

Write a predicate

• 6. ___________________________ was singing a cheerful song.

• 7. __________________________ made a creaking sound.

• 8. _________________________ was old and dusty.

• 9. ________________________ wouldn't eat her dinner.

• 10. _______________________ is the best restaurant in town.

Write a subject