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๐ Subject Predicate & Sentence Analysis – Quick Summary:
Every complete sentence has two main parts: the subject (who or what the sentence is about) and the predicate (what the subject does or is). The simple subject is the main noun/pronoun; the complete subject includes all modifiers. The simple predicate is the main verb; the complete predicate includes the verb and all related words. Analysing sentences helps us understand their structure and meaning.
๐ง๐ซ Instructions for Teachers & Students: Read each sentence and identify the subject and predicate. Then click “Show Answer” to see the correct analysis, a clear explanation, and a fresh example.
๐ง๐ซ Instructions for Teachers & Students: Read each sentence and identify the subject and predicate. Then click “Show Answer” to see the correct analysis, a clear explanation, and a fresh example.
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Analysing the subject and predicate builds a strong foundation for understanding sentence structure. For a deeper dive into how sentences are formed, the
Subject Predicate & Sentence Analysis
concept page explains each part clearly. You might also like the
Types of Sentences
guide to revisit the functions of the sentences you're analysing.
✅ Solved Examples (20 Questions with Answers)
Let's learn to separate subjects from predicates and identify their parts.
Solved Q.1
"The boy kicked the ball." Identify subject and predicate.
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Answer: Subject: The boy | Predicate: kicked the ball.
Explanation: 'The boy' is who the sentence is about (subject). 'Kicked the ball' tells what the boy did (predicate).
Example: The cat (subject) chased the mouse (predicate).
Explanation: 'The boy' is who the sentence is about (subject). 'Kicked the ball' tells what the boy did (predicate).
Example: The cat (subject) chased the mouse (predicate).
Solved Q.2
"The tall man in the corner laughed loudly." What is the simple subject?
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Answer: Simple subject: man
Explanation: The simple subject is the main noun without modifiers. 'The', 'tall', and 'in the corner' are modifiers. The complete subject is 'The tall man in the corner'.
Example: Birds of the same feather flock together.
Explanation: The simple subject is the main noun without modifiers. 'The', 'tall', and 'in the corner' are modifiers. The complete subject is 'The tall man in the corner'.
Example: Birds of the same feather flock together.
Solved Q.3
"My mother prepared a delicious dinner." Identify the simple predicate.
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Answer: Simple predicate: prepared
Explanation: The simple predicate is the main verb or verb phrase without objects or modifiers. 'Prepared' is the verb.
Example: She writes beautiful poems.
Explanation: The simple predicate is the main verb or verb phrase without objects or modifiers. 'Prepared' is the verb.
Example: She writes beautiful poems.
Solved Q.4
"Here comes the train." Identify subject and predicate.
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Answer: Subject: the train | Predicate: Here comes.
Explanation: In inverted sentences beginning with 'Here' or 'There', the subject comes after the verb. 'Train' is the subject.
Example: There goes the bus. (subject: the bus)
Explanation: In inverted sentences beginning with 'Here' or 'There', the subject comes after the verb. 'Train' is the subject.
Example: There goes the bus. (subject: the bus)
Solved Q.5
"Swimming is a good exercise." What is the subject?
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Answer: Subject: Swimming
Explanation: A gerund ('Swimming') can function as the subject of a sentence. The predicate is 'is a good exercise'.
Example: Reading improves vocabulary.
Explanation: A gerund ('Swimming') can function as the subject of a sentence. The predicate is 'is a good exercise'.
Example: Reading improves vocabulary.
Solved Q.6
"On the top shelf lies a dusty old book." Identify subject.
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Answer: Subject: a dusty old book
Example: Under the bed slept a frightened cat.
Example: Under the bed slept a frightened cat.
Solved Q.7
"They have been working all day." Simple predicate?
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Answer: have been working (verb phrase)
Example: She will be arriving shortly.
Example: She will be arriving shortly.
Solved Q.8
"The bag with red straps is mine." What is the simple subject?
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Answer: bag
Example: The house at the end of the street is for sale. (simple subject: house)
Example: The house at the end of the street is for sale. (simple subject: house)
Solved Q.9
"Don't waste your time." Where is the subject?
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Answer: Subject: You (understood)
Example: Sit down. (subject: you)
Example: Sit down. (subject: you)
Solved Q.10
"The old man and his grandson walked slowly." Compound subject?
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Answer: Yes: The old man and his grandson (compound subject)
Example: Riya and Priya are best friends.
Example: Riya and Priya are best friends.
Solved Q.11
"It is raining heavily." What is the subject?
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Answer: Subject: It (impersonal)
Example: It is getting dark.
Example: It is getting dark.
Solved Q.12
"The girl wearing a red dress won the prize." Simple subject?
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Answer: girl
Example: The man in the blue shirt is my uncle. (simple subject: man)
Example: The man in the blue shirt is my uncle. (simple subject: man)
Solved Q.13
"Birds fly." Identify subject and predicate.
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Answer: Subject: Birds | Predicate: fly
Example: Babies cry.
Example: Babies cry.
Solved Q.14
"My father and I went fishing." Compound subject?
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Answer: Yes: My father and I
Example: The teacher and the students discussed the topic.
Example: The teacher and the students discussed the topic.
Solved Q.15
"Laughing at the joke, she clapped her hands." Subject?
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Answer: Subject: she
Example: Walking in the park, I met an old friend. (subject: I)
Example: Walking in the park, I met an old friend. (subject: I)
Solved Q.16
"The house across the street is haunted." Simple subject?
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Answer: house
Example: The car with the flat tyre is mine. (simple subject: car)
Example: The car with the flat tyre is mine. (simple subject: car)
Solved Q.17
"Please open the window." Subject?
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Answer: You (implied)
Example: Bring me some water. (subject: you)
Example: Bring me some water. (subject: you)
Solved Q.18
"How beautiful the sunset is!" What is the subject?
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Answer: Subject: the sunset
Example: What a lovely garden this is! (subject: this)
Example: What a lovely garden this is! (subject: this)
Solved Q.19
"Neither the teacher nor the students were present." Compound subject?
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Answer: Yes: Neither the teacher nor the students
Example: Either he or she is responsible.
Example: Either he or she is responsible.
Solved Q.20
"The team won the match." Identify subject and predicate.
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Answer: Subject: The team | Predicate: won the match
Example: The choir sang beautifully.
Example: The choir sang beautifully.
Once you can break a sentence into subject and predicate, transformation and synthesis become much easier. The
Synthesis of Sentences
guide shows how to combine ideas, and the
Sentence Transformation
lesson teaches you to reshape sentences while keeping meaning intact.
✏️ Practice Questions (20 Questions with Answers)
Now you try. Identify the subject (simple or complete) and predicate in each sentence.
Practice Q.1
"The sun rises in the east."
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Answer: Subject: The sun | Predicate: rises in the east
Example: The moon shone brightly.
Example: The moon shone brightly.
Practice Q.2
"My friend and I are going to the market."
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Answer: Compound subject: My friend and I | Predicate: are going to the market
Example: Rahul and Sheela sang a duet.
Example: Rahul and Sheela sang a duet.
Practice Q.3
"The children playing in the park were happy."
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Answer: Simple subject: children | Predicate: playing in the park were happy
Example: The girl wearing a blue dress is my cousin.
Example: The girl wearing a blue dress is my cousin.
Practice Q.4
"There is a book on the table."
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Answer: Subject: a book | Predicate: There is on the table
Example: There are many reasons.
Example: There are many reasons.
Practice Q.5
"Do you know the answer?"
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Answer: Subject: you | Predicate: Do know the answer
Example: Did she call you?
Example: Did she call you?
Practice Q.6
"She has finished her homework."
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Answer: Subject: She | Predicate: has finished her homework
Example: He completed the project.
Example: He completed the project.
Practice Q.7
"Across the river lies a small village."
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Answer: Subject: a small village | Predicate: Across the river lies
Example: In the garden bloom beautiful flowers.
Example: In the garden bloom beautiful flowers.
Practice Q.8
"Stop talking right now."
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Answer: Subject: You (implied) | Predicate: Stop talking right now
Example: Listen carefully.
Example: Listen carefully.
Practice Q.9
"The old wooden bridge collapsed."
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Answer: Simple subject: bridge | Predicate: collapsed
Example: The strong wind blew.
Example: The strong wind blew.
Practice Q.10
"Everyone in the room was laughing."
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Answer: Simple subject: Everyone | Predicate: in the room was laughing
Example: Nobody knew the truth.
Example: Nobody knew the truth.
Practice Q.11
"Why are you upset?"
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Answer: Subject: you | Predicate: Why are upset
Example: When will they arrive?
Example: When will they arrive?
Practice Q.12
"To admit a mistake takes courage."
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Answer: Subject: To admit a mistake (infinitive phrase as subject) | Predicate: takes courage
Example: To forgive is divine.
Example: To forgive is divine.
Practice Q.13
"The book on the top shelf belongs to me."
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Answer: Simple subject: book | Predicate: on the top shelf belongs to me
Example: The keys in the drawer are mine.
Example: The keys in the drawer are mine.
Practice Q.14
"Both the manager and the staff were present."
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Answer: Compound subject: Both the manager and the staff | Predicate: were present
Example: Neither Riya nor Priya came.
Example: Neither Riya nor Priya came.
Practice Q.15
"Slowly and silently, the fog crept into the valley."
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Answer: Subject: the fog | Predicate: Slowly and silently crept into the valley
Example: Quietly, the cat crept closer.
Example: Quietly, the cat crept closer.
Practice Q.16
"Are you ready for the trip?"
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Answer: Subject: you | Predicate: Are ready for the trip
Example: Is she coming?
Example: Is she coming?
Practice Q.17
"The young athlete with the red jersey won the race."
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Answer: Simple subject: athlete | Predicate: with the red jersey won the race
Example: The student at the back answered.
Example: The student at the back answered.
Practice Q.18
"Never have I seen such courage!"
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Answer: Subject: I | Predicate: Never have seen such courage
Example: Rarely does he complain.
Example: Rarely does he complain.
Practice Q.19
"What a wonderful performance that was!"
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Answer: Subject: that | Predicate: What a wonderful performance was
Example: How beautiful the evening is!
Example: How beautiful the evening is!
Practice Q.20
"Running along the path, the dog chased the ball."
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Answer: Subject: the dog | Predicate: Running along the path chased the ball
Example: Smiling brightly, she greeted everyone.
Example: Smiling brightly, she greeted everyone.
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๐ Challenge Questions (10 Questions with Answers)
These sentences are a bit trickier. Can you still find the subject and predicate?
Challenge Q.1
"What she said is absolutely true." Identify the subject and its type.
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Answer: Subject: What she said (Noun Clause) | Predicate: is absolutely true
Example: That he succeeded surprised everyone.
Example: That he succeeded surprised everyone.
Challenge Q.2
"In the middle of the forest stood a small hut." Find the subject.
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Answer: Subject: a small hut
Example: From the window peered a curious child.
Example: From the window peered a curious child.
Challenge Q.3
"It is important that you reach on time." What is the real subject?
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Answer: Real subject: that you reach on time (Noun clause). 'It' is a dummy subject.
Example: It is likely that she will win.
Example: It is likely that she will win.
Challenge Q.4
"Neither the book nor the notes were helpful." Identify the complete subject.
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Answer: Complete subject: Neither the book nor the notes
Example: Either the red dress or the blue one is fine.
Example: Either the red dress or the blue one is fine.
Challenge Q.5
"To complete the project on time is our goal." What is the subject?
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Answer: Subject: To complete the project on time (infinitive phrase)
Example: To travel the world is my dream.
Example: To travel the world is my dream.
Challenge Q.6
"The athlete, exhausted but happy, crossed the finish line." Simple subject?
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Answer: Simple subject: athlete
Example: The child, tired and hungry, began to cry.
Example: The child, tired and hungry, began to cry.
Challenge Q.7
"There were several reasons for the delay." What is the subject?
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Answer: Subject: several reasons
Example: There is a strange noise outside.
Example: There is a strange noise outside.
Challenge Q.8
"Walking through the forest, she heard a rustle." Identify the subject and the phrase.
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Answer: Subject: she; 'Walking through the forest' is a participial phrase modifying 'she'.
Example: Smiling softly, he agreed.
Example: Smiling softly, he agreed.
Challenge Q.9
"Who broke the vase is still a mystery." What part of the sentence acts as subject?
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Answer: Subject: Who broke the vase (Noun Clause)
Example: Why she left is unknown.
Example: Why she left is unknown.
Challenge Q.10
"On the wall hung a beautiful painting." Identify the subject.
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Answer: Subject: a beautiful painting
Example: In the corner sat a lonely kitten.
Example: In the corner sat a lonely kitten.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
FAQ 1
What is a subject in a sentence?
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Answer: The subject is the person, place, thing, or idea that the sentence is about. It tells who or what performs the action or is in a state. Example: Riya sings. The book is on the table.
FAQ 2
What is a predicate?
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Answer: The predicate is the part of the sentence that tells something about the subject. It always contains the verb and may include objects, complements, and modifiers. Example: Riya sings beautifully.
FAQ 3
What is the difference between simple and complete subject?
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Answer: The simple subject is the main noun or pronoun alone. The complete subject includes the simple subject plus all its modifiers. Example: "The tall, dark stranger" (complete) → "stranger" (simple).
FAQ 4
Can the subject come after the verb?
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Answer: Yes, in questions, inverted sentences, and sentences starting with 'There' or 'Here'. Example: "Here comes the bus." (Subject: the bus). "Are you ready?" (Subject: you).
FAQ 5
What is a compound subject?
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Answer: A compound subject consists of two or more simple subjects joined by a conjunction (and, or, neither...nor). Example: "Riya and Priya are friends." "Neither the teacher nor the student was present."
