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Let's solve this Subject and Predicate worksheet step by step.
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- Subject: The part of the sentence that tells who or what the sentence is about.
- Predicate: The part that tells what the subject does or is. It includes the verb and everything that follows.
We are asked to:
- Underline the subject
- Circle the predicate
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Let’s go through each sentence:
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1. I enjoy pizza with sausage and pepperoni.
- Subject: *I* (the person doing the action)
- Predicate: *enjoy pizza with sausage and pepperoni*
✔ Answer:
- Underline: I
- Circle: enjoy pizza with sausage and pepperoni
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2. The old house on the corner has a big garden in the backyard.
- Subject: *The old house on the corner* (whole noun phrase)
- Predicate: *has a big garden in the backyard*
✔ Answer:
- Underline: The old house on the corner
- Circle: has a big garden in the backyard
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3. Lynn, my mom’s best friend, plays cards with her family.
- Subject: *Lynn* (the appositive "my mom’s best friend" gives more info but isn't part of the subject)
- Predicate: *plays cards with her family*
✔ Answer:
- Underline: Lynn
- Circle: plays cards with her family
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4. The hammer on the shelf can be used to work on the project.
- Subject: *The hammer on the shelf*
- Predicate: *can be used to work on the project*
✔ Answer:
- Underline: The hammer on the shelf
- Circle: can be used to work on the project
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5. Our dog, Rocky, loves to chase sticks and balls.
- Subject: *Our dog, Rocky* (Rocky is an appositive; both names refer to the same dog)
- Predicate: *loves to chase sticks and balls*
✔ Answer:
- Underline: Our dog, Rocky
- Circle: loves to chase sticks and balls
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6. The shop owner, Jay, gives us free candy whenever we stop by to say hello.
- Subject: *The shop owner, Jay* (Jay is an appositive)
- Predicate: *gives us free candy whenever we stop by to say hello*
✔ Answer:
- Underline: The shop owner, Jay
- Circle: gives us free candy whenever we stop by to say hello
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7. A microwave and a blender cannot both fit on the counter in my kitchen.
- Subject: *A microwave and a blender* (compound subject)
- Predicate: *cannot both fit on the counter in my kitchen*
✔ Answer:
- Underline: A microwave and a blender
- Circle: cannot both fit on the counter in my kitchen
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8. Amy, Carol, and Rachel went to France together for a vacation.
- Subject: *Amy, Carol, and Rachel* (compound subject)
- Predicate: *went to France together for a vacation*
✔ Answer:
- Underline: Amy, Carol, and Rachel
- Circle: went to France together for a vacation
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9. Tom and Ann are going to have dinner at the restaurant.
- Subject: *Tom and Ann* (compound subject)
- Predicate: *are going to have dinner at the restaurant*
✔ Answer:
- Underline: Tom and Ann
- Circle: are going to have dinner at the restaurant
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10. My brother and my sister are studying in college.
- Subject: *My brother and my sister* (compound subject)
- Predicate: *are studying in college*
✔ Answer:
- Underline: My brother and my sister
- Circle: are studying in college
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| Sentence | Subject | Predicate |
|--------|--------|---------|
| 1 | I | enjoy pizza with sausage and pepperoni |
| 2 | The old house on the corner | has a big garden in the backyard |
| 3 | Lynn | plays cards with her family |
| 4 | The hammer on the shelf | can be used to work on the project |
| 5 | Our dog, Rocky | loves to chase sticks and balls |
| 6 | The shop owner, Jay | gives us free candy whenever we stop by to say hello |
| 7 | A microwave and a blender | cannot both fit on the counter in my kitchen |
| 8 | Amy, Carol, and Rachel | went to France together for a vacation |
| 9 | Tom and Ann | are going to have dinner at the restaurant |
| 10 | My brother and my sister | are studying in college |
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- Always look for the main verb — it helps identify the predicate.
- The subject is usually before the verb.
- Appositives (like "Rocky", "Jay") give extra info but don’t change the subject.
- Compound subjects (two or more nouns) are joined by "and".
Let me know if you'd like a printable version or visual markings!
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🔹 What are Subject and Predicate?
- Subject: The part of the sentence that tells who or what the sentence is about.
- Predicate: The part that tells what the subject does or is. It includes the verb and everything that follows.
We are asked to:
- Underline the subject
- Circle the predicate
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Let’s go through each sentence:
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1. I enjoy pizza with sausage and pepperoni.
- Subject: *I* (the person doing the action)
- Predicate: *enjoy pizza with sausage and pepperoni*
✔ Answer:
- Underline: I
- Circle: enjoy pizza with sausage and pepperoni
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2. The old house on the corner has a big garden in the backyard.
- Subject: *The old house on the corner* (whole noun phrase)
- Predicate: *has a big garden in the backyard*
✔ Answer:
- Underline: The old house on the corner
- Circle: has a big garden in the backyard
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3. Lynn, my mom’s best friend, plays cards with her family.
- Subject: *Lynn* (the appositive "my mom’s best friend" gives more info but isn't part of the subject)
- Predicate: *plays cards with her family*
✔ Answer:
- Underline: Lynn
- Circle: plays cards with her family
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4. The hammer on the shelf can be used to work on the project.
- Subject: *The hammer on the shelf*
- Predicate: *can be used to work on the project*
✔ Answer:
- Underline: The hammer on the shelf
- Circle: can be used to work on the project
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5. Our dog, Rocky, loves to chase sticks and balls.
- Subject: *Our dog, Rocky* (Rocky is an appositive; both names refer to the same dog)
- Predicate: *loves to chase sticks and balls*
✔ Answer:
- Underline: Our dog, Rocky
- Circle: loves to chase sticks and balls
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6. The shop owner, Jay, gives us free candy whenever we stop by to say hello.
- Subject: *The shop owner, Jay* (Jay is an appositive)
- Predicate: *gives us free candy whenever we stop by to say hello*
✔ Answer:
- Underline: The shop owner, Jay
- Circle: gives us free candy whenever we stop by to say hello
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7. A microwave and a blender cannot both fit on the counter in my kitchen.
- Subject: *A microwave and a blender* (compound subject)
- Predicate: *cannot both fit on the counter in my kitchen*
✔ Answer:
- Underline: A microwave and a blender
- Circle: cannot both fit on the counter in my kitchen
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8. Amy, Carol, and Rachel went to France together for a vacation.
- Subject: *Amy, Carol, and Rachel* (compound subject)
- Predicate: *went to France together for a vacation*
✔ Answer:
- Underline: Amy, Carol, and Rachel
- Circle: went to France together for a vacation
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9. Tom and Ann are going to have dinner at the restaurant.
- Subject: *Tom and Ann* (compound subject)
- Predicate: *are going to have dinner at the restaurant*
✔ Answer:
- Underline: Tom and Ann
- Circle: are going to have dinner at the restaurant
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10. My brother and my sister are studying in college.
- Subject: *My brother and my sister* (compound subject)
- Predicate: *are studying in college*
✔ Answer:
- Underline: My brother and my sister
- Circle: are studying in college
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✔ Final Summary (for reference):
| Sentence | Subject | Predicate |
|--------|--------|---------|
| 1 | I | enjoy pizza with sausage and pepperoni |
| 2 | The old house on the corner | has a big garden in the backyard |
| 3 | Lynn | plays cards with her family |
| 4 | The hammer on the shelf | can be used to work on the project |
| 5 | Our dog, Rocky | loves to chase sticks and balls |
| 6 | The shop owner, Jay | gives us free candy whenever we stop by to say hello |
| 7 | A microwave and a blender | cannot both fit on the counter in my kitchen |
| 8 | Amy, Carol, and Rachel | went to France together for a vacation |
| 9 | Tom and Ann | are going to have dinner at the restaurant |
| 10 | My brother and my sister | are studying in college |
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📝 Tips:
- Always look for the main verb — it helps identify the predicate.
- The subject is usually before the verb.
- Appositives (like "Rocky", "Jay") give extra info but don’t change the subject.
- Compound subjects (two or more nouns) are joined by "and".
Let me know if you'd like a printable version or visual markings!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of subject and predicate worksheet 3rd grade.
