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Subject and Predicate Practice Quiz

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Difficulty: Moderate
Grade: Grade 5
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Identify the subject in the sentence 'The cat sleeps.'
The cat
cat sleeps
sleeps
The
The subject in a sentence tells who or what the sentence is about. In this sentence, 'The cat' is performing the action, making it the subject. 'Sleeps' is the verb describing the action.
Identify the predicate in the sentence 'Birds fly.'
None of the above
Birds
fly
Birds fly
The predicate expresses the action performed or the state of being of the subject. In 'Birds fly,' the action is 'fly,' which makes it the predicate. The subject 'Birds' is not the predicate.
In the sentence 'The dog barks loudly,' which part is the predicate?
The dog
loudly
dog barks
barks loudly
The predicate of a sentence consists of the verb and any accompanying information that describes the action. 'Barks loudly' correctly designates the predicate because it explains what the dog does.
Find the subject in the sentence 'My brother reads comics.'
My brother
reads
comics
reads comics
The subject is the main noun that performs the action in a sentence. 'My brother' is the noun carrying out the action of reading comics. 'Reads comics' is the predicate that tells what the subject does.
Determine the predicate in the sentence 'The flowers bloom in spring.'
in spring
bloom in spring
The flowers
flowers bloom
The predicate of a sentence describes the action or state of the subject. In this example, 'bloom in spring' explains what the flowers do. 'The flowers' serves as the subject, not the predicate.
Divide the sentence 'The energetic students participated eagerly in the quiz' into its subject and predicate.
Subject: The energetic; Predicate: students participated eagerly in the quiz
Subject: Students; Predicate: participated eagerly
Subject: The energetic students; Predicate: participated eagerly in the quiz
Subject: The energetic students participated; Predicate: eagerly in the quiz
The sentence is divided into a subject that performs the action and a predicate that describes that action. 'The energetic students' is the entity performing the action, while 'participated eagerly in the quiz' tells what they did.
In the compound sentence 'The teacher explained the lesson, and the students listened intently,' what is the complete predicate of the second clause?
the students listened
teacher explained
listened intently
explained the lesson
The compound sentence consists of two independent clauses. In the second clause, 'the students' is the subject and 'listened intently' is the predicate describing their action. This complete predicate answers what the students did.
Which part of the sentence 'After the rain stopped, the kittens played under the rainbow' is the subject?
After the rain stopped
the kittens
played under the rainbow
under the rainbow
The subject of a sentence is the noun that performs the action. In this sentence, 'the kittens' are doing the playing, making them the subject. The introductory phrase provides a time frame and does not serve as the subject.
Identify the predicate in the sentence 'Bright stars twinkled in the clear night sky.'
twinkled in the clear night sky
Bright stars
twinkled
clear night sky
The predicate includes the action or state associated with the subject. 'Twinkled in the clear night sky' describes what the 'Bright stars' did. This complete phrase is the predicate of the sentence.
Which sentence correctly separates the subject and predicate in 'My friend and I studied together'?
Subject: friend and I studied; Predicate: together
Subject: My friend; Predicate: and I studied together
Subject: I studied; Predicate: my friend and together
Subject: My friend and I; Predicate: studied together
The correct separation identifies 'My friend and I' as the group performing the action, while 'studied together' explains what they did. This clear division between subject and predicate is essential for understanding sentence structure.
In the sentence 'Every morning, the young birds chirp happily,' what is the subject?
chirp happily
Every morning
birds chirp
the young birds
The subject of a sentence is the main noun that carries out the action. 'The young birds' are performing the action of chirping. 'Every morning' merely tells us when the action occurs.
Identify the predicate of the sentence 'During the festival, many people enjoyed the lively music'.
During the festival
many people
lively music
enjoyed the lively music
The predicate is the part of the sentence that describes the action performed by the subject. Here, 'enjoyed the lively music' tells us what 'many people' did during the festival. The introductory phrase is an adverbial element and not part of the predicate.
Which option best identifies the subject in 'Cleverly, the cat solved the puzzle'?
solved the puzzle
Cleverly
the cat
cat solved
Modifiers like adverbs do not change the core subject of the sentence. 'The cat' is the noun performing the action of solving the puzzle. The adverb 'Cleverly' only describes how the action was performed.
From the sentence 'The old oak tree stood majestically in the park,' what is the correct predicate?
The old oak tree
majastically in the park
stood majestically in the park
oak tree stood
The predicate contains the verb and all the additional details that tell us what the subject does or is. 'Stood majestically in the park' serves as the full predicate that informs us about the state of 'The old oak tree.'
In the sentence 'Her joyful laughter filled the quiet room,' which part is the predicate?
the quiet room
Her joyful laughter
filled the quiet room
laughter filled
The predicate describes the action or effect produced by the subject. 'Filled the quiet room' shows what action 'Her joyful laughter' performs. Therefore, it is the correct predicate division.
In the complex sentence 'While the rain poured down, the determined athletes ran swiftly across the field,' which is the complete predicate of the main clause?
While the rain poured down
ran swiftly across the field
the determined athletes ran swiftly across the field
athletes ran swiftly
The main clause of the sentence is 'the determined athletes ran swiftly across the field.' Excluding the subject ('the determined athletes'), the predicate is 'ran swiftly across the field.' The introductory clause is subordinate and does not form part of the main predicate.
Consider the sentence 'Not only did the vibrant birds sing at dawn, but they also danced with the breeze.' Identify the predicate of the first clause.
the vibrant birds
sang at dawn
did sing at dawn
Not only did the vibrant birds
Despite the inverted structure of the sentence, the predicate of the first clause remains the part that describes the action. With inversion, the auxiliary 'did' is included, so 'did sing at dawn' is the complete predicate. The subject remains 'the vibrant birds.'
In the sentence 'Amidst the chaos, the silent storm of thoughts overwhelmed her,' what is the function of the phrase 'Amidst the chaos' and does it affect the subject?
It works as the predicate and replaces the original predicate.
It names the object in the sentence and changes the focus of the subject.
It functions as an adverbial phrase modifying the verb and does not affect the subject.
It is a secondary subject modifying 'the silent storm of thoughts'.
The phrase 'Amidst the chaos' provides contextual information about the circumstances of the action. It serves as an adverbial modifier and does not alter the subject, which remains 'the silent storm of thoughts.' The predicate is unaffected by this introductory phrase.
Identify both the subject and the complete predicate in the sentence 'The ancient manuscript, preserved over centuries, revealed lost secrets.'
Subject: preserved over centuries; Predicate: revealed lost secrets
Subject: The ancient manuscript preserved over centuries; Predicate: revealed lost secrets
Subject: The ancient; Predicate: manuscript revealed lost secrets
Subject: The ancient manuscript; Predicate: revealed lost secrets
Despite the presence of the modifying phrase 'preserved over centuries,' the core subject remains 'The ancient manuscript.' The predicate 'revealed lost secrets' describes what the manuscript did. This separation clearly distinguishes between the essential subject and its action.
In the sentence 'Though exhausted, the marathon runner pushed forward and won the race,' what is the compound predicate?
pushed forward only
Though exhausted
marathon runner pushed forward
pushed forward and won the race
A compound predicate occurs when a single subject performs more than one action. In this sentence, the marathon runner both 'pushed forward' and 'won the race,' making 'pushed forward and won the race' the compound predicate. The introductory phrase does not belong to the predicate.
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Study Outcomes

  1. Identify the subject in various sentence structures.
  2. Distinguish between the subject and the predicate in a sentence.
  3. Analyze sentences to determine their structural components.
  4. Apply grammar rules to correctly isolate subjects and predicates.
  5. Evaluate sentence examples to enhance overall grammar proficiency.

Subject & Predicate Practice Test Cheat Sheet

  1. Breaking Down Sentences - Sentences are like dynamic duos: the subject tells you who or what is involved, and the predicate shows their action or state. Mastering this pair helps you build clear and lively sentences every time. Subject & Predicate Worksheets
  2. englishgrammarnotes.com
  3. Actors vs. Actions - The subject can be a noun or pronoun, while the predicate always carries the verb that describes the action or state. Spotting these parts is like uncovering the skeleton of your sentences. Practice with Worksheets
  4. englishgrammar.org
  5. Spot the Star and Its Move - Dive into examples like "The sun was shining brightly" to label "The sun" as the subject and "was shining brightly" as the predicate. Hands‑on practice cements your skills and boosts your confidence. Example Exercises
  6. englishgrammar.org
  7. Subjects on the Move - Sometimes the subject hides at the end or middle, like in "Across the path lay a tree trunk." Finding "a tree trunk" as the subject in tricky spots sharpens your grammar radar. Challenging Worksheets
  8. englishgrammarnotes.com
  9. The Invisible You - In commands ("Do this!"), the subject "you" is understood rather than written. Spotting this invisible pronoun keeps your analysis spot‑on. Imperative Practice
  10. englishgrammarnotes.com
  11. Divide and Conquer - Split sentences like "The pretty girl was wearing a blue frock" into "The pretty girl" (subject) and "was wearing a blue frock" (predicate) to sharpen your analysis. Repetition makes perfection! Additional Drills
  12. englishgrammar.org
  13. Worksheet Wonderland - Use engaging worksheets on Education.com to test your knowledge with fun quizzes and activities. Regular practice builds confidence and highlights areas for improvement. Take the Quiz
  14. education.com
  15. Complete vs. Simple - Learn the difference between complete subjects/predicates (all the words that tell the story) and simple ones (the main noun or verb). This distinction refines your grammar toolkit for essays and exams. Explore the Guide
  16. superteacherworksheets.com
  17. Flip the Script - Sentences like "Down fell the mango" reverse the usual word order. Training with these surprises hones your skills for any sentence structure. Inverted Examples
  18. englishgrammarnotes.com
  19. Grammar Games Galore - Turn learning into play with interactive activities and games that make subjects and predicates stick. Fun challenges help memory and make study sessions fly by! Play Now
  20. teachingexpertise.com
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