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 of a sentence tells us what the subject does or what happens to the subject.

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Identify the subject in the sentence: 'The cat sleeps on the mat.'

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The cat.

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Identify the predicate in the sentence: 'The dog barks loudly.'

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barks loudly.

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True or False: The subject can be a noun or a pronoun.

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True.

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True or False: The predicate can only be a verb.

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False. The predicate can include a verb and additional information.

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What part of the sentence is 'ran quickly' in 'The rabbit ran quickly'?

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Predicate.

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What part of the sentence is 'The teacher' in 'The teacher explains the lesson'?

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Subject.

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Fill in the blank: The subject of a sentence usually contains a __________.

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noun.

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What is the main function of the predicate in a sentence?

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To describe the action or state of the subject.