Grammar
Do you remember the difference between a subject and a predicate?
Goal:
Goal:
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Sentences have subjects and predicates.
Read the sentence:
The Sandman puts children to sleep with sand.
| Subject |
Predicate |
| The Sandman |
puts children to sleep with sand. |
Remember!
A subject is a person, place, or thing that is being or doing something.
A predicate is what is happening to the subject.
Now it's time to play a game!
To see how to play, click the Directions button. To play the game, click the Begin button. In this game, is the bold part of the sentence the subject or the predicate? Type the word "subject" or "predicate."
Sentence
Subject or Predicate
The dog sat and listened to the boy.
subject
Heather sprinkled glitter on the picture.
predicate
We thought the answer was four.
predicate
The squeak that the door made was loud.
subject
Mike is happy to wear the scary monster costume.
subject
It is your turn to drink water.
predicate
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