Task Explanation:
The task involves identifying the
subject and the
predicate in each sentence. Here's a brief explanation of these terms:
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Subject: The subject is the part of the sentence that tells who or what the sentence is about. It is usually a noun or pronoun.
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Predicate: The predicate is the part of the sentence that tells what the subject is doing or what is happening to the subject. It typically includes the verb and other elements like objects, complements, or adverbials.
Solution:
Below are the sentences with the subjects underlined in red and the predicates underlined in blue.
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#### 1.
Jess finally finished her homework.
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Subject (Red): Jess
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Predicate (Blue): finally finished her homework
#### 2.
My teacher kept the whole class in at recess.
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Subject (Red): My teacher
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Predicate (Blue): kept the whole class in at recess
#### 3.
The large man in front of me blocked my view.
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Subject (Red): The large man in front of me
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Predicate (Blue): blocked my view
#### 4.
My favorite ice cream is on sale at the store.
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Subject (Red): My favorite ice cream
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Predicate (Blue): is on sale at the store
#### 5.
The lady with the red hair called my name.
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Subject (Red): The lady with the red hair
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Predicate (Blue): called my name
#### 6.
Ellen and Sue are working on their project.
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Subject (Red): Ellen and Sue
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Predicate (Blue): are working on their project
#### 7.
The chirping birds kept me awake all night.
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Subject (Red): The chirping birds
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Predicate (Blue): kept me awake all night
#### 8.
New people moved in next door to me.
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Subject (Red): New people
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Predicate (Blue): moved in next door to me
#### 9.
My sister won first prize on her project.
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Subject (Red): My sister
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Predicate (Blue): won first prize on her project
#### 10.
My father bought me a new bike.
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Subject (Red): My father
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Predicate (Blue): bought me a new bike
#### 11.
I finally learned the times tables!
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Subject (Red): I
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Predicate (Blue): finally learned the times tables!
#### 12.
I met Jan at dance class.
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Subject (Red): I
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Predicate (Blue): met Jan at dance class
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Final Answer:
\boxed{
\begin{array}{l}
1. \text{Subject: Jess, Predicate: finally finished her homework} \\
2. \text{Subject: My teacher, Predicate: kept the whole class in at recess} \\
3. \text{Subject: The large man in front of me, Predicate: blocked my view} \\
4. \text{Subject: My favorite ice cream, Predicate: is on sale at the store} \\
5. \text{Subject: The lady with the red hair, Predicate: called my name} \\
6. \text{Subject: Ellen and Sue, Predicate: are working on their project} \\
7. \text{Subject: The chirping birds, Predicate: kept me awake all night} \\
8. \text{Subject: New people, Predicate: moved in next door to me} \\
9. \text{Subject: My sister, Predicate: won first prize on her project} \\
10. \text{Subject: My father, Predicate: bought me a new bike} \\
11. \text{Subject: I, Predicate: finally learned the times tables!} \\
12. \text{Subject: I, Predicate: met Jan at dance class} \\
\end{array}
}
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of subject and predicate worksheet for 3rd grade.