Subject:
* What or who the sentence is about.
* The noun or pronoun that performs the action or is described in the sentence.
* Usually comes before the predicate.
Predicate:
* The part of the sentence that tells something about the subject.
* Includes the verb and any objects, complements, or modifiers that describe the action or state of being.
* Usually comes after the subject.
Here's a simple breakdown:
* Subject: The cat
* Predicate: sat on the mat.
Complete sentence: The cat sat on the mat.
Examples:
* Subject: The dog
* Predicate: barked loudly.
* Complete sentence: The dog barked loudly.
* Subject: My friend
* Predicate: is very talented.
* Complete sentence: My friend is very talented.
* Subject: The flowers
* Predicate: are blooming in the garden.
* Complete sentence: The flowers are blooming in the garden.
Key Points:
* Every complete sentence must have a subject and a predicate.
* The subject tells us who or what is doing the action or being described.
* The predicate tells us what the subject is doing or what is being said about it.
By understanding the difference between the subject and predicate, you can better understand the structure and meaning of sentences.