parts of a sentences parts of a sentence subject predicate the subject part names whom or what the...
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Parts of a Sentences
Parts of a sentence
Subject
Predicate
The subject part names whom or what the sentence is about.
The predicate part tells what action the subject part does.
The beautiful horse jumped over the fence.
What’s the subject?
Subject Sometimes called the “naming part of a sentence.”
It is WHO/WHAT the sentence is about.
What is the subject in these sentences?Tom is a scientist. Tom
My mother baked cookies. My mother
Let’s try some more …
My dog licked my face.My dog
Mike’s favorite subject is Math.Mike’s favorite subject
Todd and Mark ran the 100 meter race.Todd and Mark
What’s the predicate?Predicate The “TELLING” part of a sentence.”
It tells WHAT the subject is doing
What is the predicate in these sentences?Tom is a scientist. is a scientist
My mother baked cookies. baked cookies
I was hit by a ball. was hit by a ball
Let’s try some more …
My dog licked my face. licked my face
Mike’s favorite subject is Math.is Math
Todd and Mark ran the 100 meter race. ran the 100 meter race
Subjects/Predicates
Sometimes we say that the subject and predicate can be divided by a FENCE
The number of words on each side of the fence is not important.
The action word (verb) must be behind the fence.
Sam drives a train between Buffalo and Rochester.
The strong, intelligent engineer steered.
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Let’s try some:Use a fence to separate the subjectand the predicate.
Ryan Miller plays hockey./The Buffalo Sabres won the hockey game./ Tom and Katie like to watch hockey on television./The fans cheered when we won the game./
Now try these:Use a fence to separate subject and predicate.
The girls danced in the street./They enjoyed the music being played./
The party ended at midnight. /
Subject or Predicate?Decide whether the underlined part is the subject or the predicate.
I like to dance.
The band played loud music.
Ask yourself, does it tell WHO or WHAT?
Predicate!
Ask yourself, does it tell WHO or WHAT?
Subject!
Ask yourself, does it tell WHO or WHAT?
Ask yourself, does it tell WHO or WHAT?
Subject or Predicate?
My parents sing at our church.
They both dance as they sing.
Ask yourself, does it tell WHO or WHAT?
Predicate!
Ask yourself, does it tell WHO or WHAT? Subject!
Ask yourself, does it tell WHO or WHAT?
Ask yourself, does it tell WHO or WHAT?
Simple Subjects
The simple subject is the main word in the subject part. (Naming!)
The 4th grade students went swimming in the pool.ss
The teacher, Ms. Pernick, jumped in the pool.
ssOur school pool is very large.
ss
Simple PredicatesThe simple predicate is the main word inthe predicate. (Action!)
The lion scared me!sp
He roared very loudly.sp
He chased my father down the road.sp
Let’s try some:
Identify the simple subject
My mother baked a cake for my birthday. SS
The hungry children ate all of the birthday cake.SS
The creamy frosting tasted very good.SS
Then find the simple predicate
SP
SP
SP
Now try these:Identify the simple subjects and simple predicates.
My math teacher helped me with the homework.SS
I finished my math, science and spelling papers.SS
My entire class passed the history test.SS
SP
SP
SP
Try some more:Identify the simple subjects and simple predicates.
Our principal is eating lunch with us today.SS
I hope she doesn’t eat all of the cake.SS
Strawberry cakes taste very sweet.SS
SP
SP
SP
LET’S REVIEW
Turn to your study buddy. Explain what the “subject” of a sentence is.Study buddies … give a thumbs up if the explanation makes sense to you!
Next, explain how you can remember what the “predicate” part of a sentence is.Study buddies … give a thumbs up if the explanation makes sense to you!
ONE MORE THING
Talk at your table …
Ask each other …
How can knowing about subjects and predicates make me a better reader or writer?