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What is a subject and what predicate?

In grammar, a sentence is typically made up of two main parts: the subject and the predicate.

Subject:

* The subject is the person, place, thing, or idea that the sentence is about.

* It is usually a noun or pronoun.

* It tells us who or what is performing the action or being described.

Predicate:

* The predicate is the part of the sentence that tells us something about the subject.

* It includes the verb and any objects, complements, or modifiers that describe the action or state of being.

Example:

* The dog (subject) barks loudly. (predicate)

* Subject: The dog

* Predicate: barks loudly

How to identify the subject and predicate:

1. Ask "who or what?" about the sentence: The answer will be the subject.

2. The rest of the sentence, after the subject, is the predicate.

Here are some more examples:

* The children (subject) played in the park. (predicate)

* My favorite color (subject) is blue. (predicate)

* The sun (subject) is shining brightly. (predicate)

Let me know if you have any other questions about subjects and predicates!

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