Subject & Predicate

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What is a subject in a sentence?

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The subject of a sentence tells us who or what the sentence is about.

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What is a predicate in a sentence?

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The predicate tells us what the subject does or what happens to the subject.

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Identify the subject in this sentence: 'The dog barks loudly.'

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The dog

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Identify the predicate in this sentence: 'The sun shines brightly.'

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shines brightly

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True or False: The subject tells us what is happening in the sentence.

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False

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True or False: The predicate includes the action of the subject.

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True

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What does the subject of a sentence usually consist of?

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The subject usually consists of a noun or pronoun.

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What does the predicate of a sentence usually consist of?

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The predicate usually consists of a verb and any objects or modifiers.

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Identify the subject in this sentence: 'My brother plays soccer.'

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My brother

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Identify the predicate in this sentence: 'The flowers bloom in spring.'

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bloom in spring