Sentence Parts

Sentence Parts

All sentences have two parts: a SUBJECT (tells whom or what the sentence is talking about or who or what is doing something) and a PREDICATE (tells what the subject is or does).

The subject is usually found in the beginning part of a sentence.

*However, it can also be found in the middle or at the end of a sentence, too.

• My aunt Molly is a very nice person.

• Aunt Molly takes me to the mall to shop.

• Every Friday afternoon, Aunt Molly drives us both to La Plaza Mall. (subject is in the middle)

• Shopping and eating at the mall on Fridays is where you can find Aunt Molly. (subject is at the end)

The predicate part of a sentence begins with a verb (either an action or being word).

Action words tell the reader what the subject does.

Examples: read, write, talk, run, walk, etc.

Being words tell the reader what the subject has or is.

Examples: is, are, was, were, have, has, had, will have, etc.

Guided Practice

^{Identify the sentence parts (subject and predicate) in the following sentences.}

1. Monday is my least favorite day of the week.
2. I feel extremely sleepy on Monday mornings.
3. However, sometimes Mondays can be special.
4. Important holidays take place on Mondays.
5. Columbus Day will be observed this year on Monday, October 12, 2020.
6. All students, I am sure, long for a time like this to take a break.
7. So, what are your plans for that day?