Simple Subjects and Predicates

Simple Subjects and Predicates 1-3 p. 38

Simple Subject • What do you already know about complete subjects and complete predicates? • The main word (or words) in the complete subject is called the simple subject. • Noun or Pronoun

Simple Predicate • The main word or words in a complete predicate is the simple predicate. • The simple predicate is made up of at least one verb, a word that shows action or being. • The main verb may have one or more helping verbs.

Examples

Underline the simple subject and double underline the simple predicate • 1. Marty Shaw heard the bulldozer. • 2. The bulldozer mover slowly. • 3. Its big scoop had been pushing piles of sand. • 4. Marty’s eyes sparkled with delight. • 5. Piles of sand disappeared. • 6. The dark sand looked moist. • 7. A pool of water was evaporating in the sun.

Underline the simple subject and double underline the simple predicate • 8. This one child was studying the construction crew. • 9. Mary noticed everything on the site. • 10. He could hear the bulldozer’s horn. • 11. The small boy’s dream appeared before his eyes. • 12. The driver of the huge bulldozer waved to Marty.

Underline the simple subject and double underline the simple predicate • 13. The owner of the bicycle shop smiled. • 14. Customers were filling the shop. • 15. A tall blonde girl had been studying one bicycle. • 16. It was standing in front of the other bicycles. • 17. A shiny silver bell hung from its handlebar. • 18. Julie’s sister was buying some reflectors.

Underline the simple subject and double underline the simple predicate • 19. Uncle Bert examined a mountain bike. • 20. A boy has bought a book on bicycle repair. • 21. Todd Mitchell from Dallas asked about the tandem. • 22. He wants a bicycle with seats and pedals for two riders. • 23. Crowds of curious customers have been staring at the unicycle. • 24. This unusual, awkward vehicle is an antique.

Simple Subjects and Predicates