subject & predicate

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What is a subject in a sentence?

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The subject is 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 something about the subject, usually containing a verb.

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Identify the subject: The cat sleeps on the mat.

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The subject is 'The cat'.

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Identify the predicate: The dog barks loudly.

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The predicate is 'barks loudly'.

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What is the nucleus of the predicate?

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The nucleus of the predicate is the verb.

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Identify the subject: The flowers bloom in spring.

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The subject is 'The flowers'.

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Identify the predicate: The children play in the park.

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The predicate is 'play in the park'.

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What does the subject do in a sentence?

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The subject performs the action or is described by the predicate.

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Identify the subject: My brother plays soccer.

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The subject is 'My brother'.

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Identify the predicate: The sun shines brightly.

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The predicate is 'shines brightly'.