DIRECTIONS:
1. Identify the simple subject in each sentence. (12 points)
*You may only put three words or less in each box for your answer.
2. Identify the simple predicate in each sentence. (12 points)
*You may only put three words or less in each box for your answer.
Simple Subject: Beneath the bed were the timid kittens.
Simple Predicate: Beneath the bed were the timid kittens.
Simple Subject: There will be twenty-two students next year.
Simple Predicate: There will be twenty-two students next year.
Simple Subject: Here was the original location.
Simple Predicate: Here was the original location.
Simple Subject: Down the mountain skied the expert skier.
Simple Predicate: Down the mountain skied the expert skier.
Simple Subject: Here are your graded tests.
Simple Predicate: Here are your graded tests.
Simple Subject: Through the open window wafted a refreshing breeze.
Simple Predicate: Through the open window wafted a refreshing breeze.
Simple Subject: At the fruit stand sits juicy plums.
Simple Predicate: At the fruit stand sits juicy plums.
Simple Subject: Through the night waits the worried father.
Simple Predicate: Through the night waits the worried father.
Simple Subject: In the center of the old historic town sits the original courthouse.
Simple Predicate: In the center of the old historic town sits the original courthouse.
Simple Subject: Here is the answer to all your prayers!
Simple Predicate: Here is the answer to all your prayers!
Simple Subject: There is the Twinkie thief.
Simple Predicate: There is the Twinkie thief.
Simple Subject: Here are the missing pieces to the puzzle.
Simple Predicate: Here are the missing pieces to the puzzle.
DIRECTIONS:
1. Identify the simple subject in each sentence. (12 points)
*You may only put three words or less in each box for your answer.
2. Identify the simple predicate in each sentence. (12 points)
*You may only put three words or less in each box for your answer.
Simple Subject: Are you going to the mall with me?
Simple Predicate: Are you going to the mall with me?
Simple Subject: When will that box be delivered?
Simple Predicate: When will that box be delivered?
Simple Subject: Will our friends be eating dinner with us?
Simple Predicate: Will our friends be eating dinner with us?
Simple Subject: Will Eddie Conway get his project done on time?
Simple Predicate: Will Eddie Conway get his project done on time?
Simple Subject: Why did Quentin eat that strange mix of food?
Simple Predicate: Why did Quentin eat that strange mix of food?
Simple Subject: Will David be forgiven by his grandparents?
Simple Predicate: Will David be forgiven by his grandparents?
Simple Subject: Is St. Louis located in Missouri?
Simple Predicate: Is St. Louis located in Missouri?
Simple Subject: Did Taylor paint that wood sign above your doorway?
Simple Predicate: Did Taylor paint that wood sign above your doorway?
Simple Subject: Are my kids walking down the aisle together?
Simple Predicate: Are my kids walking down the aisle together?
Simple Subject: Did it get late?
Simple Predicate: Did it get late?
Simple Subject: Does the good witch save everyone in the end?
Simple Predicate: Does the good witch save everyone in the end?
Simple Subject: Is a raven perching on that branch?
Simple Predicate: Is a raven perching on that branch?
DIRECTIONS:
1. Identify the simple subject in each sentence. (12 points)
*You may only put three words or less in each box for your answer.
2. Identify the simple predicate in each sentence. (12 points)
*You may only put three words or less in each box for your answer.
Simple Subject: Here is a clean uniform for the game tonight.
Simple Predicate: Here is a clean uniform for the game tonight.
Simple Subject: The name on the dotted line is mine.
Simple Predicate: The name on the dotted line is mine.
Simple Subject: The hole in the door was growing bigger each week.
Simple Predicate: The hole in the door was growing bigger each week.
Simple Subject: The app on my phone updates once per month.
Simple Predicate: The app on my phone updates once per month.
Simple Subject: Places around the world offer unique tourist attractions.
Simple Predicate: Places around the world offer unique tourist attractions.
Simple Subject: The neighbor across the street brought us a homemade lasagna.
Simple Predicate: The neighbor across the street brought us a homemade lasagna.
Simple Subject: All of the airplanes take off from Chicago.
Simple Predicate: All of the airplanes take off from Chicago.
Simple Subject: A touchdown in the end zone occurs in football.
Simple Predicate: A touchdown in the end zone occurs in football.
Simple Subject: Breakfast in the morning is the best part of my day.
Simple Predicate: Breakfast in the morning is the best part of my day.
Simple Subject: The leaders from all nations have spoken on this issue.
Simple Predicate: The leaders from all nations have spoken on this issue.
Simple Subject: The paintings on the wall are hanging crooked.
Simple Predicate: The paintings on the wall are hanging crooked.
Simple Subject: Three of the dogs in the kennel must go outside.
Simple Predicate: Three of the dogs in the kennel must go outside.
DIRECTIONS:
1. Identify the simple subject in each sentence.
If there is an understood subject, write you on the line. (12 points)
*You may only put three words or less in each box for your answer.
2. Identify the simple predicate in each sentence. (12 points)
*You may only put three words or less in each box for your answer.
Simple Subject: Hang up that flag.
Simple Predicate: Hang up that flag.
Simple Subject: Malaki, brush your teeth before bed.
Simple Predicate: Malaki, brush your teeth before bed.
Simple Subject: Please refill my water bottle for me.
Simple Predicate: Please refill my water bottle for me.
Simple Subject: Grandma, please do not pick me up from school today.
Simple Predicate: Grandma, please do not pick me up from school today.
Simple Subject: Fetch the ball!
Simple Predicate: Fetch the ball!
Simple Subject: Run upstairs.
Simple Predicate: Run upstairs.
Simple Subject: Bring me a board game from the basement.
Simple Predicate: Bring me a board game from the basement.
Simple Subject: Take your brother with you.
Simple Predicate: Take your brother with you.
Simple Subject: Relay the instructions to your teammates.
Simple Predicate: Relay the instructions to your teammates.
Simple Subject: Share your wish with someone.
Simple Predicate: Share your wish with someone.
Simple Subject: Mom and Dad, please let me keep him.
Simple Predicate: Mom and Dad, please let me keep him.
Simple Subject: Never eat too much food in one sitting.
Simple Predicate: Never eat too much food in one sitting.