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Free Subject and Predicate Worksheets

A one-page lesson on the two parts of every sentence, then guided and independent practice in finding the subject and the predicate.

Subject and Predicate: How It Works printable preview

Subject and Predicate: How It Works

Lesson

A one-page explanation of the subject, the predicate, and the simple subject and simple predicate, with examples, three steps to follow and a "watch out" box.

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Subject and Predicate: Guided Practice printable preview

Subject and Predicate: Guided Practice

Guided

Short sections that build one skill at a time, starting with the easiest. Answer key on page 2.

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Subject and Predicate: Practice

Practice

Independent practice that mixes the skills and ends with the student writing. Answer key on page 2.

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About these subject and predicate worksheets

Every sentence has a subject, which tells who or what the sentence is about, and a predicate, which tells what the subject does or is. The lesson teaches one method: find the verb, ask who or what, and draw the line just before the verb.

Students split sentences, underline subjects, mark the simple subject and verb, and match subjects to predicates. The practice sheet ends with finishing sentences and writing one.

Frequently Asked Questions

What grade are these subject and predicate worksheets for?
Third and fourth grade. A strong second grader who can find the verb in a sentence can do the guided practice.
What is the difference between a complete subject and a simple subject?
The complete subject is every word that tells who or what the sentence is about: "the red fox". The simple subject is the main noun inside it: "fox".
Does a predicate have to be an action?
No. It can tell what the subject is, was or has: "The soup is hot." The verb is "is" and the predicate is "is hot".