Grammar Focus: Subjects and PredicatesA complete sentence is made up of two parts: the subject and the predicate.

The subject names the person, place, thing, or idea the sentence is about.

The predicate tells what the subject is or does.

The complete subject: includes ALL the words used to identify the subject.

• The human body needs nutritious food.

• That athlete on television is very talented.

The Complete Subject

The complete predicate: includes ALL the words that tell what the subject is doing or that tell something about the subject.

• The human body needs nutritious food.

• That athlete on television is very talented.

The Complete Predicate

On Your Own…

• Rewrite the sentences and underline the complete subject once and the complete predicate twice.

1. The white cells in your blood fight disease.2. A person’s normal body temperature is 98.6 degrees

Fahrenheit. 3. Humans of any age require plenty of rest.4. A high, constant fever is dangerous for humans.5. The Andes Mountains were home to the Incas.6. The girl’s team called a foul.

ANSWERS

• Rewrite the sentences and underline the complete subject once and the complete predicate twice.

1. The white cells in your blood fight disease.2. A person’s normal body temperature is 98.6 degrees

Fahrenheit. 3. Humans of any age require plenty of rest.4. A high, constant fever is dangerous for humans.5. The Andes Mountains were home to the Incas.6. The girl’s team called a foul.