Predicates worksheet for 2nd grade students, teaching how to identify the predicate in sentences with examples and exercises.

Solution to the "Predicates" Worksheet

The task is to underline the predicate of each sentence. The predicate tells what the subject does or is, and it usually begins with the verb.

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Let’s go through each sentence one by one and identify the predicate:

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1. The kids rode a bus to the park.
✔ rode a bus to the park — This is the predicate. "Rode" is the verb.

2. A girl fell off of the slide.
✔ fell off of the slide — "Fell" is the verb; this is the predicate.

3. Aiden ran to the swings.
✔ ran to the swings — "Ran" is the verb; this is the predicate.

4. Grace forgot to bring her lunch.
✔ forgot to bring her lunch — "Forgot" is the verb; this is the predicate.

5. Gabbie ate a peanut butter sandwich.
✔ ate a peanut butter sandwich — "Ate" is the verb; this is the predicate.

6. The teacher let us play soccer in the field.
✔ let us play soccer in the field — "Let" is the verb; this is the predicate.

7. Carter ran as fast as he could to kick the ball.
✔ ran as fast as he could to kick the ball — "Ran" is the verb; the rest describes how he ran.

8. The wind began to blow.
✔ began to blow — "Began" is the verb; this is the predicate.

9. Logan played with a kite.
✔ played with a kite — "Played" is the verb; this is the predicate.

10. The fieldtrip was a lot of fun.
✔ was a lot of fun — "Was" is the verb (linking verb); this is the predicate.

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✔ Final Answer (Underlined Predicates):

1. The kids rode a bus to the park.
2. A girl fell off of the slide.
3. Aiden ran to the swings.
4. Grace forgot to bring her lunch.
5. Gabbie ate a peanut butter sandwich.
6. The teacher let us play soccer in the field.
7. Carter ran as fast as he could to kick the ball.
8. The wind began to blow.
9. Logan played with a kite.
10. The fieldtrip was a lot of fun.

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🔍 Explanation:

- The subject is who or what the sentence is about.
- The predicate tells what the subject does or is.
- The verb is the action word or linking word that starts the predicate.
- In these sentences, all predicates include the main verb and any words that follow it, describing the action or state.

This exercise helps students understand sentence structure and improve grammar skills, especially in identifying verbs and their roles.

✔ Tip: Always look for the action or state of being — that’s where the predicate starts!

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