More about the Subject Predicate and worksheet for practice

In this post, you will learn more about the Subject Predicate in different kinds of sentences and sentences for practice.

 More about the Subject Predicate

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Subject and Predicate

Each sentence type handles the subject differently, reflecting its purpose (command, emotion, or inquiry).

• Imperative sentence: The subject is usually "you," implied and not stated.
• Come here. (Subject is not given. But it is understood as 'you'.
• Exclamatory sentence: The subject is explicitly stated, following the typical subject-verb order.
• What a beautiful flower it is! If we write it in an assertive sentence, the sentence will be 'It is a very beautiful flower.' so, the subject is "It".
  
  
  
• Interrogative sentence: The subject often follows the verb or helping verb, depending on the question structure.
• Where are you going? 'You', is the subject in this sentence.

Now let's know about the subject in some specific sentences.

1. "There are many boys playing in the garden."

In this sentence, the word "there" is used to introduce the sentence, but it doesn't function as the subject. The subject is "many boys," as it is the group of boys who are performing the action (playing).

2. The chirping of the birds delights us.

In this sentence, 

What delights us? 

the chirping of the birds( not the birds). 

So, "the chirping of the birds", is the subject of the sentence.

3. The brave soldiers fought for the country.

In such sentences remember to take all the attributes(adjectives) as subject. So, the subject is "The brave soldiers".

4. A ringing of the bell the boy heard.

The prose order of such sentences is not correct. 

The correct order is "The boy heard a ringing of the bell." So, 'The boy' is the subject of the sentence.

Now let's have a practice for such sentences.

Identify the subjects in the following sentences.

1. Went to the store John.
2. Raced through the dark alley the cat, swift as a shadow.
3. Burst into the room the hero, ready to fight.
4. Ran quickly the dog down the street.
5. The most necessary were the soldiers.
6. Enjoys reading in the park Sarah.

Answers

1. Went to the store John.
2. Raced through the dark alley the cat, swift as a shadow.
3. Burst into the room the hero, ready to fight.
4. Ran quickly the dog down the street.
5. The most necessary were the soldiers.
6. Enjoys reading in the park Sarah.

Underline the subjects in the following sentences. 

1. Maharshi Kanad was a great scientist.  
2. The chirping of the birds delights us.
   
   
3. The story is very interesting.
4. Ramesh has a very good memory.
5. The brave soldiers fought for the country.
6. Bad habits grow unconsciously.
7. She is a person of very noble nature.
8. The Earth revolves around the sun. 
9. Experience is the best teacher.
10. A stitch in time saves nine.
11. One cannot pump the ocean dry.
12. Only a boy with a very sharp mind can answer this question.
13.  Borrowed garments never fit well. 
14. The sun rises in the East.
15. We should profit by experience.
16. She has lost the precious ring gifted to her.
    
    
    
17. She was wearing a chain made of gold.
18. Great was their glory.
19. The roads are very muddy during the rainy season.
20. Help me, mother.
21. The parents were away from home.
22. A ringing of the bell the boy heard.
23. My mother had reached the airport safely.
24. Don't make a noise.
25. She had left the house before starting the rain.
26. What a wonderful gift!
27. There are many boys playing in the park.
28. How foolish I have been!
29. Is he a coward?
30. Write down this.
31. Have you finished your work?
32. Long live the Queen! 

Answers

1. Maharshi Kanad was a great scientist.  
2. The chirping of the birds delights us.
3. The story is very interesting.
4. Ramesh has a very good memory.
5. The brave soldiers fought for the country.
6. Bad habits grow unconsciously.
7. She is a person of very noble nature.
8. The Earth revolves around the sun. 
9. Experience is the best teacher.
10. A stitch in time saves nine.
11. One cannot pump the ocean dry.
12. Only a boy with a very sharp mind can answer this question.
13.  Borrowed garments never fit well. 
14. The sun rises in the East.
15. We should profit by experience.
16. She has lost the precious ring gifted to her.
17. She was wearing a chain made of gold.
18. Great was their glory.
19. The roads are very muddy during the rainy season.
20. Help me, mother.
21. The parents were away from home.
22. A ringing of the bell the boy heard.
23. My mother had reached the airport safely.
24. Don't make a noise. (You)
25. She had left the house before starting the rain.
26. What a wonderful gift!
27. There are many boys playing in the park.
28. How foolish I have been!
29. Is he a coward?
30. Write down this. (You)
31. Have you finished your work?
32. Long live the Queen! 

Explanation - (In the last sentence "Long live the Queen!" there is no specific subject. This is an example of an exclamation or interjection where the phrase expresses a wish or sentiment rather than following a typical subject-verb structure. The phrase is a traditional expression of support for the Queen.)

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