Let's solve this grammar worksheet step by step. The task is to
identify the subject of each sentence.
🔍 What is a Subject?
The
subject of a sentence tells
who or what the sentence is about. It usually comes before the verb and performs the action or is being described.
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Now, let’s go through each sentence one by one:
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1. The children go outside during recess.
- Who is going outside? →
The children
✔ Subject: The children
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2. Hotdogs are my favorite food.
- What is being described as "my favorite food"? →
Hotdogs
✔ Subject: Hotdogs
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3. Jacob and Mike went camping last week.
- Who went camping? →
Jacob and Mike
✔ Subject: Jacob and Mike
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4. Hibiscus Primary is having a school fair.
- Who/what is having the fair? →
Hibiscus Primary (the school)
✔ Subject: Hibiscus Primary
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5. Elephants are very large animals.
- What are being described as large animals? →
Elephants
✔ Subject: Elephants
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6. Popsicles are in the freezer.
- What is in the freezer? →
Popsicles
✔ Subject: Popsicles
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7. Two little boys read the story.
- Who is reading the story? →
Two little boys
✔ Subject: Two little boys
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8. A horse and a cow are in the barn.
- Who/what are in the barn? →
A horse and a cow
✔ Subject: A horse and a cow
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9. The blue van is selling popcorn.
- What is selling popcorn? →
The blue van
✔ Subject: The blue van
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10. Baby kangaroos are called joeys.
- What are called joeys? →
Baby kangaroos
✔ Subject: Baby kangaroos
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✔ Final Answers:
| Sentence | Subject |
|--------|--------|
| 1. The children go outside during recess. |
The children |
| 2. Hotdogs are my favorite food. |
Hotdogs |
| 3. Jacob and Mike went camping last week. |
Jacob and Mike |
| 4. Hibiscus Primary is having a school fair. |
Hibiscus Primary |
| 5. Elephants are very large animals. |
Elephants |
| 6. Popsicles are in the freezer. |
Popsicles |
| 7. Two little boys read the story. |
Two little boys |
| 8. A horse and a cow are in the barn. |
A horse and a cow |
| 9. The blue van is selling popcorn. |
The blue van |
| 10. Baby kangaroos are called joeys. |
Baby kangaroos |
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📝 Tip:
To find the subject, ask: "
Who or what is doing the action or being described?" Then look for the noun or noun phrase that answers that question.
Let me know if you'd like a printable version or want help with predicates too!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of parts of sentences worksheet.