To solve the problem of identifying the
subject and the
predicate in each sentence, let's break it down step by step. Here’s a detailed explanation:
Definitions:
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Subject: The subject is the part of the sentence that tells us who or what the sentence is about. It is typically a noun or pronoun (or a group of nouns/pronouns).
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Predicate: The predicate is the part of the sentence that tells us what the subject is doing or what is happening to the subject. It includes the verb and all other words that describe the action or state.
Solution for Each Sentence:
1.
Timmy plays soccer.
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Subject: Timmy
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Predicate: plays soccer
2.
My sister eats burgers and fries.
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Subject: My sister
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Predicate: eats burgers and fries
3.
Susan’s brother sleeps all night long.
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Subject: Susan’s brother
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Predicate: sleeps all night long
4.
Beth’s cousins go to the movies.
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Subject: Beth’s cousins
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Predicate: go to the movies
5.
Kim’s parents have a new house.
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Subject: Kim’s parents
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Predicate: have a new house
6.
Brian enjoyed the baseball game.
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Subject: Brian
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Predicate: enjoyed the baseball game
7.
Robert and Tracy danced together.
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Subject: Robert and Tracy
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Predicate: danced together
8.
Skippy jumps in the yard.
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Subject: Skippy
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Predicate: jumps in the yard
9.
The cheetah runs so fast.
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Subject: The cheetah
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Predicate: runs so fast
10.
The fish swim in the ocean.
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Subject: The fish
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Predicate: swim in the ocean
Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\begin{array}{ll}
1. & \text{Subject: Timmy, Predicate: plays soccer} \\
2. & \text{Subject: My sister, Predicate: eats burgers and fries} \\
3. & \text{Subject: Susan’s brother, Predicate: sleeps all night long} \\
4. & \text{Subject: Beth’s cousins, Predicate: go to the movies} \\
5. & \text{Subject: Kim’s parents, Predicate: have a new house} \\
6. & \text{Subject: Brian, Predicate: enjoyed the baseball game} \\
7. & \text{Subject: Robert and Tracy, Predicate: danced together} \\
8. & \text{Subject: Skippy, Predicate: jumps in the yard} \\
9. & \text{Subject: The cheetah, Predicate: runs so fast} \\
10. & \text{Subject: The fish, Predicate: swim in the ocean} \\
\end{array}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of subjects and predicates worksheet answers.
