Identify the complete subject or complete predicate of a sentence

1. Understanding a Sentence Structure

A sentence has two main parts:

  1. Complete Subject – tells who or what the sentence is about.
  2. Complete Predicate – tells what the subject does or what happens.

Definition: The whole part of the sentence that tells who or what the sentence is about.

Includes: The main noun or pronoun + all words describing it.

Examples:

  • 🌳 The tall, green tree 🌳 sways in the wind.
  • ✅ CS: The tall, green tree
  • ❌ Not just: “Tree”

Tip: Ask yourself – Who or what is the sentence about? 🤔

Definition: The whole part of the sentence that tells what the subject does or what happens.

Includes: The verb + all words telling more about the action or state.

Examples:

  • The tall, green tree 🌳 sways gently in the wind.
  • ✅ CP: sways gently in the wind
  • ❌ Not just: “sways”

Tip: Ask yourself – What is the subject doing or what is happening? 🏃‍♂️💨

  • Underline the subject – ask “Who or what is this about?”
  • Circle the predicate – ask “What is happening?” or “What is the subject doing?”
  • Remember:
    • Subject = 🌟 Who / What
    • Predicate = ✨ Action / What’s happening

Sentence: The clever little cat 🐱 climbed the tall tree 🌳 quickly.

✅ Complete Predicate: climbed the tall tree quickly 🌳💨

✅ Complete Subject: The clever little cat 🐱

Let’s try some problems! ✍️