To solve this problem, we need to split each sentence into two parts: the
Subject and the
Predicate.
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Subject: This is who or what the sentence is about. It usually includes the noun and any words describing it (like "my," "the," or adjectives).
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Predicate: This tells us what the subject does or what is happening to them. It always includes the verb.
Let's break down each sentence step by step:
1. Ellen wore the orange dress.
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Who is the sentence about? Ellen.
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What did she do? She wore the orange dress.
* *Split:* Subject:
Ellen | Predicate:
wore the orange dress.
2. My dog is very friendly.
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Who/what is the sentence about? The dog (specifically "My dog").
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What is said about the dog? It is very friendly.
* *Split:* Subject:
My dog | Predicate:
is very friendly.
3. Those friendly girls invited me to lunch.
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Who is the sentence about? The girls (specifically "Those friendly girls").
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What did they do? They invited me to lunch.
* *Split:* Subject:
Those friendly girls | Predicate:
invited me to lunch.
4. My house is now one hundred years old.
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What is the sentence about? The house (specifically "My house").
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What is said about the house? It is now one hundred years old.
* *Split:* Subject:
My house | Predicate:
is now one hundred years old.
5. Kenneth and Mary went skiing last weekend.
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Who is the sentence about? Kenneth and Mary.
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What did they do? They went skiing last weekend.
* *Split:* Subject:
Kenneth and Mary | Predicate:
went skiing last weekend.
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Final Answer:
| | SUBJECT | PREDICATE |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
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1 | Ellen | wore the orange dress. |
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2 | My dog | is very friendly. |
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3 | Those friendly girls | invited me to lunch. |
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4 | My house | is now one hundred years old. |
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5 | Kenneth and Mary | went skiing last weekend. |
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of subject and predicate worksheet 5th grade.
