Simple subjects and simple predicates

Simple subjects and simple predicates

What is a simple subject?

A simple subject is the main noun or pronoun in the complete subject.

Example:
The two playful children made up a new game.

The complete subject is "two playful children". The simple subject is "children".

Let's look at some examples.

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We went to school at 7:30 AM.

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Every student finished the exam.

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The zoo near their house has polar bears.

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That flower in our garden is beautiful.

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The cute dog ran inside quickly.

What is a simple predicate?

The simple predicate is the main verb or verb phrase in the complete predicate.

Example:
The shy rabbit hopped away quickly.

The complete predicate is "hopped away quickly". The simple predicate is "hopped".

Let's look at some examples.

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Read the sentence below. Type in the simple predicate.

We went to school at 7:30 AM.

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Read the sentence below. Type in the simple predicate.

Every student finished the exam.

Fill in the Blanks

Read the sentence below. Type in the simple predicate.

The zoo near their house has polar bears.

Fill in the Blanks

Read the sentence below. Type in the simple predicate.

That flower in our garden is beautiful.

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Read the sentence below. Type in the simple predicate.

The cute dog ran inside quickly.