Two of a Kind - Subjects and predicates - Sentences

Practice Makes Perfect: Exploring Grammar - Muschla Gary Robert 2010

Two of a Kind
Subjects and predicates
Sentences

Hawaii is one of only two states that have three consecutive vowels in its name (Hawaii). What is the other state?

To answer the question, read each sentence below. Find the simple subject and simple predicate. Match your answer with the possible answers that are given after each sentence. Only one of the possible answers for each sentence is correct. Write the letter that follows each correct answer in the space above its sentence number at the bottom of the page.

1. Josh’s class learned about the states.

Subject: states, S

Predicate: learned, A

2. The students discovered many interesting facts.

Subject: students, S

Predicate: interesting, I

3. Fifty states belong to the United States.

Subject: Fifty, N

Predicate: belong, I

4. Each state is special in its own way.

Subject: state, A

Predicate: special, S

5. The thirteen colonies became the first thirteen states.

Subject: thirteen, T

Predicate: became, I

6. Delaware was the first state to join the Union.

Subject: Delaware, O

Predicate: first, U

7. Over the years, the country grew steadily.

Subject: years, A

Predicate: grew, N

8. Settlers moved westward in search of new homes.

Subject: Settlers, L

Predicate: search, M

9. In time, the country stretched across the continent.

Subject: time, N

Predicate: stretched, U

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