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Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
Subject = The doer of the action in a sentence Predicate = Part of a sentence containing a verb Noun Phrase = A group of words that function as a noun Pronoun = Word used in place of a noun
Match the following examples with their respective functions:
Match the following examples with their respective functions:
Marina Beach = Subject We work from Monday to Friday = Predicate Sujith and Sonia = Subject Krishna is my best friend = Predicate
Match the following sentence parts with their types:
Match the following sentence parts with their types:
One-word predicate = Contains a single word verb Compound predicate = Shares the same subject but has multiple verbs Short predicate = Contains a verb and minimal additional information Long predicate = Contains multiple elements about the action
Match the following actions with their subjects:
Match the following actions with their subjects:
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Match the types of predicates with their descriptions:
Match the types of predicates with their descriptions:
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A subject can be a noun, a pronoun, or a noun phrase.
A subject can be a noun, a pronoun, or a noun phrase.
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Predicates only contain the subject of the sentence.
Predicates only contain the subject of the sentence.
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The definition of a predicate includes a statement about the subject through a verb.
The definition of a predicate includes a statement about the subject through a verb.
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In the sentence 'The tree was blown down in the storm,' 'the tree' is the predicate.
In the sentence 'The tree was blown down in the storm,' 'the tree' is the predicate.
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A compound predicate consists of only one verb.
A compound predicate consists of only one verb.
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Study Notes
Parts of a Sentence: Subject and Predicate
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Subject: The part of a sentence that performs the action. It can be a noun, pronoun, or noun phrase.
- It represents the person, place, or thing doing the action, or about which something is being said.
- In passive sentences, the subject is affected by the action of the verb.
- Examples: Marina Beach, Sujith and Sonia
Predicate
- The predicate contains the verb and any other information about the subject, action, time, or place.
- It makes a statement about the subject.
- Types: Can be one-word, short, long, or compound.
- Examples: work from Monday to Friday, is my best friend, go for a walk every morning, were feeling hungry but continued working
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Explore the components of a sentence with this quiz on subjects and predicates. Understand how these elements interact to convey meaning, with examples to strengthen your learning. Perfect for students looking to enhance their grammar skills.
