To solve the problem of identifying the
simple subject and
predicate in each sentence, let's break down each sentence step by step. Here’s the explanation and solution:
Key Definitions:
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Simple Subject: The main noun or pronoun that performs the action or is described in the sentence.
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Predicate: The part of the sentence that tells what the subject does or describes the subject.
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Sentence 1:
The ice cream parlor across the street sells pistachio and mint chocolate flavored ice cream.
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Subject: "The ice cream parlor"
- This is the main noun performing the action (selling ice cream).
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Predicate: "sells pistachio and mint chocolate flavored ice cream"
- This describes what the subject does.
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Sentence 2:
The hot water in the basin has chemicals.
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Subject: "The hot water"
- This is the main noun being described.
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Predicate: "has chemicals"
- This describes what the subject contains.
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Sentence 3:
The expensive pen and paper from Japan was lost yesterday.
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Subject: "The expensive pen and paper"
- This is the main noun phrase being described.
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Predicate: "was lost yesterday"
- This describes what happened to the subject.
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Sentence 4:
Our luxurious dinner tonight will be paid by my aunt.
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Subject: "Our luxurious dinner"
- This is the main noun being described.
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Predicate: "will be paid by my aunt"
- This describes what will happen to the subject.
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Sentence 5:
The chicken he raised was sent to the poultry.
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Subject: "The chicken"
- This is the main noun being described.
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Predicate: "was sent to the poultry"
- This describes what happened to the subject.
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Final Answers:
1.
The ice cream parlor across the street sells pistachio and mint chocolate flavored ice cream.
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Subject: The ice cream parlor
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Predicate: sells pistachio and mint chocolate flavored ice cream
2.
The hot water in the basin has chemicals.
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Subject: The hot water
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Predicate: has chemicals
3.
The expensive pen and paper from Japan was lost yesterday.
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Subject: The expensive pen and paper
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Predicate: was lost yesterday
4.
Our luxurious dinner tonight will be paid by my aunt.
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Subject: Our luxurious dinner
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Predicate: will be paid by my aunt
5.
The chicken he raised was sent to the poultry.
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Subject: The chicken
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Predicate: was sent to the poultry
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Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\begin{array}{ll}
\text{1. Subject: The ice cream parlor} & \text{Predicate: sells pistachio and mint chocolate flavored ice cream} \\
\text{2. Subject: The hot water} & \text{Predicate: has chemicals} \\
\text{3. Subject: The expensive pen and paper} & \text{Predicate: was lost yesterday} \\
\text{4. Subject: Our luxurious dinner} & \text{Predicate: will be paid by my aunt} \\
\text{5. Subject: The chicken} & \text{Predicate: was sent to the poultry} \\
\end{array}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of complete and simple subject and predicate worksheet.
