Let’s go through each sentence one by one.
We are told:
- If the underlined part is the
complete subject, write “complete subject” in the answer space.
- If the underlined part is the
complete predicate, write “complete predicate” in the answer space.
Remember:
- The
complete subject is who or what the sentence is about — it includes the simple subject and all its modifiers.
- The
complete predicate tells what the subject does or is — it includes the verb and all the words that go with it.
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1.
My great-grandfather came to America in 1915.
→ Underlined: “My great-grandfather” → This is who the sentence is about →
complete subject
2. He
sailed on a boat with two of his brothers.
→ Underlined: “sailed on a boat with two of his brothers” → This tells what “He” did →
complete predicate
3. The brothers
cried at the sight of the Statue of Liberty.
→ Underlined: “cried at the sight of the Statue of Liberty” → This tells what the brothers did →
complete predicate
4.
The boat docked at Ellis Island.
→ Underlined: “The boat” → Who/what the sentence is about →
complete subject
5.
Hundreds of people got off the boat.
→ Underlined: “Hundreds of people” → Who the sentence is about →
complete subject
6. Some cousins
met the three brothers.
→ Underlined: “met the three brothers” → What the cousins did →
complete predicate
7.
All three brothers were carpenters.
→ Underlined: “All three brothers” → Who the sentence is about →
complete subject
8. They
found work quickly in New York City.
→ Underlined: “found work quickly in New York City” → What “They” did →
complete predicate
9.
New York City was a very big place.
→ Underlined: “New York City” → Who/what the sentence is about →
complete subject
10.
It was so different from their village in Italy.
→ Underlined: “It” → Who/what the sentence is about →
complete subject
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Final Answer:
Answers
1. complete subject
2. complete predicate
3. complete predicate
4. complete subject
5. complete subject
6. complete predicate
7. complete subject
8. complete predicate
9. complete subject
10. complete subject
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of simple and complete subjects and predicates worksheet.