Subjects and Predicates

Front

What is the subject? While Stephany listened to music, she worked on her English homework.

Back

she

Answer explanation

Since this is a complex sentence, the first clause is dependent. Subjects can only be in independent clauses. Who is working - she is working.

Front

What is the subject of the sentence? In the morning, Ben walks to his first block class.

Back

Ben

Answer explanation

The sentence starts with a prepositional phrase - in the morning - subjects are only in independent clauses. Who is the sentence about? Ben

Front

What is the predicate of the sentence? In the morning, Ben walks to his first block class.

Back

walks

Answer explanation

The predicate is the verb of the independent clause. In this case it explains what Ben is doing. He walks.

Front

What is the predicate of the sentence? Ashlyn wants to go out to eat this weekend with her friends.

Back

wants

Answer explanation

The predicate is the verb of the sentence. It answers or explains the action. In this case it tells us what Ashlyn is doing - wants

Front

What is the subject of the sentence? Sitting in the desk, Rene takes notes on the difference between subjects and predicates.

Back

Rene

Front

What is the predicate of the sentence? Sitting in the desk, Rene takes notes on the difference between subjects and predicates.

Back

takes

Answer explanation

Since the subject of the sentence is Rene, you need to answer the question - what is he doing - he takes. Sitting in the desk is a gerund phrase and not an independent clause.

Front

What is the subject of the sentence? Mom bakes my favorite cookies since it is my birthday.

Back

Mom

Front

What is the predicate of the sentence? Mom bakes my favorite cookies since it is my birthday.

Back

bakes

Front

What are the subjects of the sentence: Tony and Maria are best friends; they do everything together?

Back

Tony, Maria; they

Front

What is the predicate of the sentence? Heather enjoys listening to her favorite music as she goes home from school.

Back

enjoys