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Every sentence has two main parts, a complete subject and a
complete predicate.
The complete subject includes all the words that tell who or what the
sentence is about. EXAMPLE: All chickadees/hunt insect eggs
The complete predicate includes all the words that state the action or
condition of the subject. EXAMPLE: All chickadees/hunt insect eggs.
Draw a line between the complete subject and the complete predicate in each
sentence below.
1. Amy/built a bird feeder for the backyard.
2. This cleaner will remove paint.
3. Many beautiful waltzes were composed by Johann Strauss.
4. Queen Victoria ruled England for many years.
5. Eighty people are waiting in line for tickets.
6. Mario's last visit was during the summer.
7. The rocket was soon in orbit.
8. Our last meeting was held in my living room.
9. The farmers are harvesting their wheat.
10. Our new house has six rooms.
11. The heart pumps blood throughout the body.
12. This computer will help you work faster...
13. My friend has moved to Saint Foy, Québec.
14. A deep silence fell upon the crowd.
15. The police officers were stopping the speeding motorists.
16. The French chef prepared excellent food.
17. My father is a mechanic.
18. Pierre Leblanc is running for the city council.
19. Lightning struck a tree in our yard.
20. Magazines about bicycling are becoming increasingly popular.
21. They answered every question honestly during the interview.
22. The grey twilight came before the program ended.
23. Steve has a way with words.
24. That section of the country has many pine forests.
25. We will have a party for Teresa on Friday.
26. Butterflies flew around the flowers.
27. The heavy bus was stuck in the mud.