Subject and Predicate with Examples

In English, every sentence has a Subject and a Predicate. The Subject tells us who or what the sentence is about, while the Predicate explains what the subject does or what happens to it.

For example:

• In “The dog barks,” “The dog” is the subject, and “barks” is the predicate.
• In “Apples are tasty,” “Apples” is the subject, and “are tasty” is the predicate.

Understanding subjects and predicates helps you write clear and effective sentences. Practicing with subject and predicate exercises will improve your ability to form correct sentences.

What is the Subject?

The subject is the main noun or pronoun that the sentence is about. It represents the person, thing, or idea performing the action or being described. To identify the subject, ask yourself, “Who or what is the sentence talking about?”

Now, let’s take a look at some example sentences with the subject highlighted in bold:

1. Mary loves to play the piano.
2. Dogs are loyal animals.
3. The sun rises in the east.
4. They went to the park together.
5. My sister is a doctor.

In each of these sentences, the subject is highlighted to help you identify who or what the sentence is about.

What is the Predicate?

The predicate is the part of the sentence that provides information about the subject. It includes the verb and any other words or phrases that describe the action or state of being. To find the predicate, ask yourself, “What is happening or being said about the subject?”

Let’s examine some example sentences with the predicate highlighted in bold:

1. Mary loves to play the piano.
2. Dogs are loyal animals.
3. The sun rises in the east.
4. They went to the park together.
5. My sister is a doctor.

By highlighting the predicate, you can easily spot the verb or action associated with the subject.

Now that we have a clearer understanding let’s explore more example sentences:

1. Cats sleep a lot.
2. He runs every morning.
3. The book has an interesting plot.
4. We enjoy going to the beach.
5. The flowers bloom in spring.
6. She sings beautifully.
7. The students studied hard for the exam.
8. I like to read books.
9. The car needs repairs.
10. They won the basketball game.
11. The baby is crying.
12. My parents love to travel.
13. Heather baked a delicious cake.
14. The birds are chirping in the trees.
15. The movie starts at 8 PM.
16. We visited the museum yesterday.
17. The dog barks loudly.
18. The teacher explains the lesson.
19. Sheila and Mark are best friends.
20. The rain stopped abruptly.

In each of these sentences, the subject and predicate are highlighted to help you identify and distinguish between the two components. Understanding the subject and predicate will enable you to construct clear and meaningful sentences in English.

Subject and Predicate Exercise

Test your understanding of subjects and predicates with the following quiz. In each sentence, identify the subject and the predicate. Once you’ve completed the quiz, you can find the solutions at the end.

1. The cat is sleeping peacefully. Sub: __________ Predicate: __________
2. They went to the beach yesterday. Sub: __________ Predicate: __________
3. My sister and I enjoy playing tennis. Sub: __________ Predicate: __________
4. The flowers in the garden need watering. Sub: __________ Predicate: __________
5. He is a talented musician. Sub: __________ Predicate: __________

Now, let’s move on to the solutions:

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Subject	Predicate
The cat	is sleeping peacefully
They	went to the beach yesterday
My sister and I	enjoy playing tennis
The flowers in the garden	need watering
He	is a talented musician

 

 

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Check Your Understanding by Solving the Worksheet Subject and Predicate in English

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