English
Grammar
Subject and Predicate (Exercise)
Exercise
1
Identify
the subject and predicate in each sentence.
1.
The sun sets in the west.
2.
Both of my sisters play musical
instruments.
3.
The old oak tree stood proudly in the
center of the field.
4.
Have you seen the new movie that
everyone is talking about?
5.
Running a marathon requires a lot of
training and endurance.
6.
Please pass the salt.
7.
After the rain stopped, a rainbow
appeared in the sky.
8.
In the winter, my family and I go skiing
in the mountains.
9.
The chef prepared a delicious meal for
the guests.
10.
If you study hard, you will succeed in
your exams.
Solutions:
1.
The sun | sets in the west.
Subject: The sun
Predicate: sets in the west.
2.
Both of my sisters | play musical
instruments.
Subject: Both of my sisters
Predicate: play musical instruments.
3.
The old oak tree | stood proudly in the
center of the field.
Subject: The old oak tree
Predicate: stood proudly in the center
of the field.
4.
Have you seen | the new movie that
everyone is talking about?
Subject: You
Predicate: have seen the new movie that
everyone is talking about.
5.
Running a marathon | requires a lot of
training and endurance.
Subject: Running a marathon
Predicate: requires a lot of training
and endurance.
6.
Please | pass the salt.
Subject: You (Implied)
Predicate: pass the salt.
7.
After the rain stopped, | a rainbow
appeared in the sky.
Subject: A rainbow
Predicate: appeared in the sky.
8.
In the winter, my family and I | go
skiing in the mountains.
Subject: My family and I
Predicate: go skiing in the mountains.
9.
The chef | prepared a delicious meal for
the guests.
Subject: The chef
Predicate: prepared a delicious meal for
the guests.
10.
If you study hard, | you will succeed in
your exams.
Subject: You
Predicate: will succeed in your exams.
Exercise
2
Identify
the subject and predicate in each sentence.
1.
The concert lasted for three hours.
2.
Swimming in the ocean can be a thrilling
experience.
3.
On the top shelf of the bookcase, there
is a collection of vintage novels.
4.
Did you hear the news about the upcoming
election?
5.
The children played happily in the park
until it started raining.
6.
Baking cookies requires precise
measurements and careful timing.
7.
After the long journey, the travelers
finally reached their destination.
8.
Reading a good book transports you to
different worlds.
9.
The students eagerly participated in the
science experiment.
10.If you finish your
homework early, you can join us for a movie.
Solutions:
1.
The concert | lasted for three hours.
Subject:
The concert
Predicate:
lasted for three hours.
2.
Swimming in the ocean | can be a
thrilling experience.
Subject:
Swimming in the ocean
Predicate:
can be a thrilling experience.
3.
On the top shelf of the bookcase, |
there is a collection of vintage novels.
Subject:
There
Predicate:
is a collection of vintage novels.
4.
Did you hear | the news about the
upcoming election?
Subject:
You
Predicate:
heard the news about the upcoming election.
5.
The children | played happily in the
park until it started raining.
Subject:
The children
Predicate:
played happily in the park until it started raining.
6.
Baking cookies | requires precise
measurements and careful timing.
Subject:
Baking cookies
Predicate:
requires precise measurements and careful timing.
7.
After the long journey, | the travelers
finally reached their destination.
Subject:
The travelers
Predicate:
finally reached their destination.
8.
Reading a good book | transports you to
different worlds.
Subject:
Reading a good book
Predicate:
transports you to different worlds.
9.
The students | eagerly participated in
the science experiment.
Subject:
The students
Predicate:
eagerly participated in the science experiment.
10.If you finish your
homework early, | you can join us for a movie.
Subject:
You
Predicate:
can join us for a movie.
Exercise
3
Identify
the subject and predicate in each sentence.
1.
The mysterious package arrived at the
doorstep late in the evening.
2.
Playing video games for hours can be
detrimental to your eyesight.
3.
In the garden, colorful flowers bloom
throughout the spring.
4.
Did the teacher explain the new math
concept to the students?
5.
Watching the sunrise from the
mountaintop is a breathtaking experience.
6.
The chef, with years of experience,
prepared a gourmet meal for the guests.
7.
After the storm passed, a double rainbow
appeared in the sky.
8.
Learning a new language requires
dedication and consistent practice.
9.
The cat and the dog chased each other
around the backyard.
10.If you practice the
piano regularly, you will improve your skills.
Solutions:
1.
The mysterious package | arrived at the
doorstep late in the evening.
Subject:
The mysterious package
Predicate:
arrived at the doorstep late in the evening.
2.
Playing video games for hours | can be
detrimental to your eyesight.
Subject:
Playing video games for hours
Predicate:
can be detrimental to your eyesight.
3.
In the garden, | colorful flowers bloom
throughout the spring.
Subject:
Colorful flowers
Predicate:
bloom throughout the spring.
4.
Did the teacher | explain the new math
concept to the students?
Subject:
The teacher
Predicate:
explained the new math concept to the students.
5.
Watching the sunrise from the
mountaintop | is a breathtaking experience.
Subject:
Watching the sunrise from the mountaintop
Predicate:
is a breathtaking experience.
6.
The chef, with years of experience, |
prepared a gourmet meal for the guests.
Subject:
The chef
Predicate:
prepared a gourmet meal for the guests.
7.
After the storm passed, | a double
rainbow appeared in the sky.
Subject:
A double rainbow
Predicate:
appeared in the sky.
8.
Learning a new language | requires
dedication and consistent practice.
Subject:
Learning a new language
Predicate:
requires dedication and consistent practice.
9.
The cat and the dog | chased each other
around the backyard.
Subject:
The cat and the dog
Predicate:
chased each other around the backyard.
10.If you practice the
piano regularly, | you will improve your skills.
Subject:
You
Predicate: will improve your skills.
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