Subjects and Predicates Quiz

Identify the subject in the following sentence: "The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog."

• jumps

• fox

• over

• lazy

Which of the following sentences contains a compound subject?

• The cat and the dog are playing in the yard.

• The sun sets in the west.

• The teacher explains the lesson.

• The bird sings beautifully.

Find the predicate in the sentence: "The students completed their homework before dinner."

• The students

• completed their homework

• before dinner

• their homework

Which sentence has a simple subject?

• The tall, ancient trees swayed in the wind.

• My brother and sister are visiting us this weekend.

• The committee members have decided on the new policy.

• Both the teacher and the students were excited about the project.

Identify the predicate in the following sentence: "The orchestra played a beautiful symphony at the concert."

• The orchestra

• played a beautiful symphony

• at the concert

• a beautiful symphony