Task: Identify the subject and predicate in each sentence. Underline the subject once and the predicate twice.
#### Explanation:
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Subject: The subject of a sentence is the person, place, thing, or idea that is performing the action or being described.
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Predicate: The predicate tells something about the subject. It includes the verb and any additional information (e.g., objects, adjectives, etc.) that describe what the subject is doing or what it is like.
#### Solution:
1.
Samantha eats ice cream for dessert.
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Subject: Samantha
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Predicate: eats ice cream for dessert
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Underlined Sentence: Samantha _eats ice cream for dessert._
2.
Ben likes to draw pictures of dolphins.
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Subject: Ben
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Predicate: likes to draw pictures of dolphins
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Underlined Sentence: Ben _likes to draw pictures of dolphins._
3.
The children played in the mud.
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Subject: The children
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Predicate: played in the mud
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Underlined Sentence: The children _played in the mud._
4.
Jessie's dad is painting the garage door.
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Subject: Jessie's dad
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Predicate: is painting the garage door
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Underlined Sentence: Jessie's dad _is painting the garage door._
5.
I built a sandcastle at the beach.
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Subject: I
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Predicate: built a sandcastle at the beach
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Underlined Sentence: I _built a sandcastle at the beach._
6.
The bicycle needs new tires.
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Subject: The bicycle
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Predicate: needs new tires
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Underlined Sentence: The bicycle _needs new tires._
7.
We had a picnic in the park.
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Subject: We
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Predicate: had a picnic in the park
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Underlined Sentence: We _had a picnic in the park._
8.
My favorite color is orange.
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Subject: My favorite color
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Predicate: is orange
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Underlined Sentence: My favorite color _is orange._
9.
Mike and George went bowling.
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Subject: Mike and George
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Predicate: went bowling
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Underlined Sentence: Mike and George _went bowling._
10.
Ming bought a new pair of sneakers.
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Subject: Ming
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Predicate: bought a new pair of sneakers
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Underlined Sentence: Ming _bought a new pair of sneakers._
11.
Two cats chased each other across the street.
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Subject: Two cats
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Predicate: chased each other across the street
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Underlined Sentence: Two cats _chased each other across the street._
12.
Jeff is reading a fantasy book.
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Subject: Jeff
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Predicate: is reading a fantasy book
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Underlined Sentence: Jeff _is reading a fantasy book._
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Final Answer:
Each sentence has been analyzed, and the subjects and predicates have been correctly identified and underlined as per the instructions.
Boxed Final Answer:
\boxed{
\text{See the underlined sentences above for the solution.}
}
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of parts of sentences worksheet.
