Subject and Predicate worksheet for students to practice identifying subjects and predicates in sentences.
Worksheet titled "Subject and Predicate" from SplashLearn, featuring ten sentences with instructions to underline the subject and circle the predicate.
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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 core 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 — names the 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 (Underline) | Predicate (Circle) |
|--------|---------------------|--------------------|
| 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 for Identifying:
- Look for the verb — it usually helps you find the predicate.
- The subject is who or what is performing the action.
- Appositives (extra names/infos like "Rocky", "Jay") are not part of the main subject unless they're essential.
Let me know if you'd like a printable version or want this turned into a visual! 😊
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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 core 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 — names the 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:
| Sentence | Subject (Underline) | Predicate (Circle) |
|--------|---------------------|--------------------|
| 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 for Identifying:
- Look for the verb — it usually helps you find the predicate.
- The subject is who or what is performing the action.
- Appositives (extra names/infos like "Rocky", "Jay") are not part of the main subject unless they're essential.
Let me know if you'd like a printable version or want this turned into a visual! 😊
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of subject and predicate worksheet for 3rd grade.
