Subject and Predicate
ESHS English Year 8
EG: The green grass grew on the
grape vine.
EG: The bird sang a song.
Underline the SUBJECT in each
sentence
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A swarm of bees was buzzing around the hive.
A swarm of bees was buzzing around the hive.
She rode her bike to the library.
She rode her bike to the library.
E.B. White is the author of Charlotte’s Web.
E.B. White is the author of Charlotte’s Web.
The bright red stable in the field had horses in it.
The bright red stable in the field had horses in it.
Circle the PREDICATE in each sentence
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A swarm of bees was buzzing around the hive.
A swarm of bees was buzzing around the hive.
She rode her bike to the library.
She rode her bike to the library.
E.B. White is the author of Charlotte’s Web.
E.B. White is the author of Charlotte’s Web.
The bright red stable in the field had horses in it.
The bright red stable in the field had horses in it.
Decide if these are subjects or
predicates
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ran down the footpath
knew all the answers
the boys in my class
growled and grunted
my favourite toy
the video game
needed a new motor
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