Determined to Learn about Complete Subjects and Predicates

Determined to Learn about Complete Subjects and Predicates By: Ms. Lopez

Timmy Turtle is in a race to learn about complete subjects and predicates. He likes to take it slow and steady, so he can make sure he learns it properly. Help Timmy on his journey of learning, and win the race!

What are Complete Subjects? The complete subject of a sentence is who or what the sentence is about. EXAMPLE: The colorful butterfly flapped its wings in the breeze. The complete subject of this sentence is the colorful butterfly. It is what the sentence is about.

Let’s see if you can find the complete subjects in each of the sentences.

The smiling monkey laid in the tree after his big lunch of bananas. Remember: The subject of a sentence is who or what the sentence is about. That’s Right! The complete subject of the sentence is the smiling monkey!

Finding a short cut, the white rabbit took the lead in the race. Remember: The subject of a sentence is who or what the sentence is about. Superb! The complete subject of the sentence is the white rabbit!

All of the animals cheered for the turtle on the sidelines. Remember: The subject of a sentence is who or what the sentence is about. Excellent! The complete subject of the sentence is all of the animals!

Taking it slow and steady, the determined turtle kept racing on. Remember: The subject of a sentence is who or what the sentence is about. Exceptional! The complete subject of the sentence is the determined turtle!

The banner at the finish line waved in the gentle wind. Why isn’t is just ‘the banner’? Because it explains which banner we are talking about. Remember: The subject of a sentence is who or what the sentence is about. Super! The complete subject of the sentence is the banner at the finish line!

To show her his affection, the handsome squirrel shared his nut. Remember: The subject of a sentence is who or what the sentence is about. Outstanding! The complete subject of the sentence is the handsome squirrel!

The bouquet of flowers for the winner was taken to the finish line. Why isn’t is just ‘the flowers’? Because it explains which flowers we are talking about. Remember: The subject of a sentence is who or what the sentence is about. Terrific! The complete subject of the sentence is the bouquet of flowers for the winner!

The stinky skunk wanted to smell good for the race, so he sprayed himself with cologne. Remember: The subject of a sentence is who or what the sentence is about. Brilliant! The complete subject of the sentence is the stinky skunk!

What are Complete Predicates? The complete predicate of the sentence is what the subject is doing. To find the complete predicate look for the verb and the words that follow. EXAMPLE: The happy duck swam in the clear blue water. The verb of the sentence is swam. So, the complete predicate is swam in the clear blue water. It is what the subject, the happy duck, is doing!

Let’s see if you can find the complete predicates in each of the sentences.

As he was watching, the praying mantis cleaned his antennae. Remember: The predicate is what the subject is doing. Look for the verb to help you! Terrific! The complete predicate of the sentence is cleaned his antennae!

Mr. and Mrs. Snail tried as hard as they could to stay in the race. Remember: The predicate is what the subject is doing. Look for the verb to help you! Great! The complete predicate of the sentence is tried as hard as they could to stay in the race!

The winner’s trophy sparkled in the sunlight. Remember: The predicate is what the subject is doing. Look for the verb to help you! Subject & Predicate Race Winner Great! The complete predicate of the sentence is sparkled in the sunlight!

A swarm of bees collected pollen from the flowers. Remember: The predicate is what the subject is doing. Look for the verb to help you! Wonderful! The complete predicate of the sentence is collected pollen from the flowers!

While trying to watch the race, the woodpecker bumped his head on a tree branch. Remember: The predicate is what the subject is doing. Look for the verb to help you! Magnificent! The complete predicate of the sentence is bumped his head on a tree branch!

The determined little turtle walked on his hands because he was tired. Remember: The predicate is what the subject is doing. Look for the verb to help you! Splendid! The complete predicate of the sentence is walked on his hands because he was tired!

As the race went on, the tired frog waited patiently in a field of mushrooms. Remember: The predicate is what the subject is doing. Look for the verb to help you! Impressive! The complete predicate of the sentence is waited patiently in a field of mushrooms!

When the sun came out, the flower bloomed with brilliant color. Remember: The predicate is what the subject is doing. Look for the verb to help you! Extraordinary! The complete predicate of the sentence is bloomed with brilliant color!

Now it’s your chance to help turtle win the race. Help him determine if the boxed part of the sentence is a complete subject or complete predicate.

The sleepy bear gave up on the race, and fell asleep beside a rock. What part of the sentence is boxed? a. Complete Subject b. Complete Predicate You’re doing great! Turtle is moving faster.

As the race continued, the tiny inchworm watched the racers fly by. What part of the sentence is boxed? a. Complete Subject b. Complete Predicate Super! Timmy Turtle is passing many opponents!

Mr. and Mrs. Snail argued about being in last place in the race. What part of the sentence is boxed? a. Complete Subject b. Complete Predicate Wow! Timmy is determined. He’s in fifth place!

Starting to skip slowly, the silly white rabbit is convinced he is going to win. What part of the sentence is boxed? a. Complete Subject b. Complete Predicate Incredible! You’ve helped Timmy move into fourth place!

Roger the proud rooster is walking slowly because his feet hurt. What part of the sentence is boxed? a. Complete Subject b. Complete Predicate Don’t give up! Timmy has taken over third place!

Timmy Turtle can see his friend Tommy waving the finish line flag. What part of the sentence is boxed? a. Complete Subject b. Complete Predicate Almost there! Timmy is now in second place!

The glorious sun began to set as the race came to a close. What part of the sentence is boxed? a. Complete Subject b. Complete Predicate It’s neck and neck. Will it be Timmy Turtle or Ray Rabbit?

Ray Rabbit took one more giant leap to try and beat Timmy Turtle. What part of the sentence is boxed? a. Complete Subject b. Complete Predicate Oh no! Did Timmy win! Let’s see if your help got him there!

Hurray! You’ve helped Timmy Turtle win the Subject and Predicate Race! Timmy “The Determined” Turtle Subject & Predicate Race Winner Couldn’t have done it without your help!