hi,
I have problems with predicate and subjects..I don't get it.Subject I think I got, its the predicate that is confusing..
Please provide me with some example sentences . Is there a website for kids to learn and be quized online for free..
thank you
Avie
Every complete sentence contains two parts: a subject and a predicate. The subject is what (or whom) the sentence is about, while the predicate tells something about the subject. In the following sentences, the predicate is enclosed in braces ({}), while the subject is highlighted.
Judy {runs}.
Judy and her dog {run on the beach every morning}.
To determine the subject of a sentence, first isolate the verb and then make a question by placing "who?" or "what?" before it -- the answer is the subject.
The audience littered the theatre floor with torn wrappings and spilled popcorn.
The verb in the above sentence is "littered." Who or what littered? The audience did. "The audience" is the subject of the sentence. The predicate (which always includes the verb) goes on to relate something about the subject: what about the audience? It "littered the theatre floor with torn wrappings and spilled popcorn."
There is a subject and a predicate in every sentence. The Subject is the main part of a sentence. For example- Susie is writing a story. Susie is the Subject. The predicate is the remaining words.
Hi Avie! I'd be happy to help you understand subjects and predicates better. Let's start with some example sentences:
1. "The cat is sleeping."
In this sentence, "The cat" is the subject, because it is the one performing the action. "Is sleeping" is the predicate, which describes what the subject is doing.
2. "Sarah ate an apple."
Here, "Sarah" is the subject, as she is the one doing the action. "Ate an apple" is the predicate, explaining what Sarah did.
3. "The flowers are blooming beautifully."
In this sentence, "The flowers" is the subject, as it is the thing being described. "Are blooming beautifully" is the predicate, expressing what the flowers are doing.
When understanding subjects and predicates, it's helpful to remember that the subject is typically the noun or noun phrase that performs the action in the sentence, while the predicate is the verb and any other information related to the action.
As for a website for kids to learn and be quizzed online for free, there are several options available. One popular website is Khan Academy (www.khanacademy.org), which provides various educational resources and quizzes for kids of all ages. Another website is ABCmouse (www.abcmouse.com), which offers interactive learning activities and assessments for young children.
I hope this helps! Feel free to ask any further questions.