Free printable subject and predicate worksheets for grades 2–4. Identify the subject and predicate in sentences, split sentences into parts, and practice writing complete sentences. Download PDFs.
Grade: 2nd–4thPhase 2: Sentences
Definition
Every sentence has two parts. The subject tells who or what the sentence is about. The predicate tells what the subject does or is.
Tip: Subject = who or what. Predicate = what they do or are. Together they make a complete sentence.
1 Identify the Subject and Predicate
Circle the subject and predicate(s) in each sentence. Includes an answer key.
Directions: Read each sentence. Circle every subject and predicate you find.
The fluffy cat slept on the couch all day.
My little sister drew a picture of our house.
Three yellow butterflies flew over the garden.
The school bus stopped at every corner.
A big brown bear searched for food.
The whole class worked on the science project.
Two baby ducks followed their mother across the road.
Our teacher read a funny story about a lost puppy.
The bright red kite flew high above the treetops.
My grandfather tells the best bedtime stories.
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2 Sort: Could Be a Subject vs. Could Be a Predicate
Sort words from the bank into two categories. Great for visual learners. Includes an answer key.
Directions: Read each word. Write it in the correct column.
Could Be a Subject
Could Be a Predicate
The old dogbarked loudlyA tall girafferan across the fieldMy best friendfell asleep quicklyThe red trucksplashed through the puddleSix brown horsesfound a shiny coinThe little girlgrows in the garden
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3 Fill in the Blank
Complete sentences using the word bank. Reinforces subject and predicate in context. Includes an answer key.
Word Bank
The dogfound honey in the hiveThe childrenbuilds towers out of blocksThe owlguided ships safely to shoreShewaddled down to the pond
Directions: Choose the best word from the word bank to complete each sentence.
_____ chased the squirrel up the tree. (Add a subject)
The hungry bear _____. (Add a predicate)
_____ jumped over every puddle on the way home. (Add a subject)
My little brother _____. (Add a predicate)
_____ glided silently through the night sky. (Add a subject)
The old lighthouse _____. (Add a predicate)
_____ filled the whole jar with colorful marbles. (Add a subject)