Understanding Subjects and Predicates

What is the main focus of this lesson?

• Mathematical equations

• English grammar, specifically subjects and predicates

• Science experiments

• History of English literature

In a standard sentence, which part usually comes first?

• Predicate

• Adjective

• Subject

• Verb

What is the simple subject in the sentence 'My niece turned 12 today'?

• My niece

• Turned

• Niece

• 12 today

In the sentence 'In the tree sat two ravens', what is the complete subject?

• Two ravens

• Tree

• Sat

• In the tree

In a command like 'Go sit down', what is the implied subject?

• He

• We

• You

• They

What is the simple predicate in the question 'Did you complete your homework?'

• Did complete

• Complete your homework

• Homework

• You

In the sentence 'Over there in the forest are two evil monsters', what is the simple subject?

• Two evil monsters

• In the forest

• Over there

• Monsters

What is the complete predicate in the sentence 'Stay away from me'?

• Stay

• Away from me

• Stay away from me

• From me

In the question 'Have you seen Joseph lately?', what is the complete subject?

• Have

• Joseph

• You

• Seen Joseph lately

What should you do if you want to practice more on subjects and predicates?

• Read a novel

• Check out the free practice in the description

• Watch a movie

• Write a poem