Parts of a Sentences Parts of a sentence

Parts of a Sentences

Parts of a sentence Subject The subject part names whom or what the sentence is about. Predicate The predicate part tells what action the subject part does. The beautiful horse jumped over the fence.

What’s the subject? Subject Sometimes called the “naming part of a sentence. ” It is WHO/WHAT the sentence is about. What is the subject in these sentences? Tom is a scientist. Tom My mother baked cookies. My mother

Let’s try some more … My dog licked my face. Mike’s favorite subject is Math. Todd and Mark ran the 100 meter race.

What’s the predicate? Predicate The “TELLING” part of a sentence. ” It tells WHAT the subject is doing What is the predicate in these sentences? Tom is a scientist My mother baked cookies I was hit by a ball

Let’s try some more … My dog licked my face Mike’s favorite subject is Math Todd and Mark ran the 100 meter race

Subjects/Predicates Sometimes we say that the subject and predicate can be divided by a FENCE The number of words on each side of the fence is not important. The action word (verb) must be behind the fence. Sam Idrives a train between Buffalo and Rochester. The strong, intelligent engineer I steered.

Let’s try some: Use a fence to separate the subject and the predicate. / Ryan Miller plays hockey. / The Buffalo Sabres won the hockey game. Tom and Katie / /like to watch hockey on television. The fans cheered when we won the game.

Now try these: Use a fence to separate subject and predicate. / The girls danced in the street. / They enjoyed the music being played. / The party ended at midnight.