Simple Subject & Predicate: Grammar Flashcards
What is a simple subject?
The main word or words in a complete subject
What is a simple predicate?
The main verb and its parts
What is the simple predicate in the sentence?
“The poor old lady ripped her long skirt on the bench.”
Ripped
What is the simple predicate in the sentence?
“The ice cream melted so fast.”
Melted
What is the simple subject in the sentence?
“Mrs. Williams, our librarian, is unusually quiet today.”
Mrs. Williams
What is the simple predicate in the sentence?
“I don’t know why you are here.”
Do know
What is the simple subject in the sentence?
“Five little chicks jumped out of the nest.”
Chicks
What is the simple subject in the sentence?
“The little baby cried when the ant bit him.”
Baby
What is the simple predicate in the sentence?
“Elma can write her name on her own.”
Can write
What is the simple predicate in the sentence?
“Mike is trying to reach for the jar in the cupboard.”
Is trying
What is the simple subject in the sentence?
“The poor old lady ripped her long skirt on the bench.”
Lady
What is the simple predicate in the sentence?
“The new student accidentally broke the big globe.”
Broke
What is the simple subject in the sentence?
“My friends are joining the drama club.”
Friends
What is the simple subject in the sentence?
“Our neighbor’s dog bit my arm.”
Dog
What is the simple predicate in the sentence?
“Five little chicks jumped out of the nest.”
Jumped
