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Name: ____________________________________________ Page 1 Subjects and Predicates The subject of a sentence tells who or what the sentence is about. example: The woman with the green hat ate lunch. The predicate of a sentence tells what the subject does or is. example: The woman with the green hat ate lunch. Directions: Draw one line under the subject of each sentence. Draw two lines under the predicate of each sentence. Example: The small squirrel scampered across the yard. 1. Three pelicans flew over the beach. 2. The children built a sandcastle. 3. Ben played chess with Alex. 4. Everyone in the stadium watched the game. 5. The microwave beeped. 6. Malcom is a very thoughtful person. 7. The seagull’s feathers were white. 8. The moon shines down on the water. 9. The bicycle’s back tire needed air. 10. Bart, Mike, and Jim went bowling. 11. Orange is my favorite color. 12. The giant oak tree is over a hundred years old. Super Teacher Worksheets -http://www.superteacherworksheets.comName: ____________________________________________ Page 2 Directions: Add a predicate to each sentence below. 1. The police officer __________________________________________. 2. The boat captain __________________________________________. 3. The rusty old car ___________________________________________. 4. The garden in our backyard __________________________________. 5. The lady with the green dress ________________________________. Directions: Add a subject to each sentence below. 6. ___________________________ was singing a cheerful song. 7. __________________________ made a creaking sound. 8. _________________________ was old and dusty. 9. ________________________ wouldn't eat her dinner. 10. _______________________ is the best restaurant in town. Super Teacher Worksheets -http://www.superteacherworksheets.com