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Determined to Learn about Simple Subjects and Predicates

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Determined to Learn about Simple Subjects and Predicates

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  1. Determined to Learn aboutSimpleSubjectsandPredicates Created by TEACHERS UNLEASHED

  2. Timmy Turtle is in a race to learn about simple subjects and predicates. He likes to take it slow and steady, so he can make sure he learns it properly. Help Timmy on his journey of learning, and win the race!

  3. What are Simple Subjects? The simplesubject of a sentence is the one word/noun that tellswho orwhat the sentence is about. EXAMPLE: The colorful butterfly flapped its wings in the breeze. The simple subject of this sentence is butterfly. It is the one word/noun that tells what the sentence is about.

  4. Let’s see if you can find the simplesubjects in each of the sentences.

  5. The smiling monkey laid in the tree after his big lunch of bananas. Remember: The subject of a sentence is who or what the sentence is about. That’s Right! The simple subject of the sentence is monkey!

  6. Finding a short cut, the white rabbit took the lead in the race. Remember: The subject of a sentence is who or what the sentence is about. Superb! The simple subject of the sentence is rabbit!

  7. The animals cheered for the turtle on the sidelines. Remember: The subject of a sentence is who or what the sentence is about. Excellent! The simple subject of the sentence is animals!

  8. Taking it slow and steady, the determined turtle kept racing on. Remember: The subject of a sentence is who or what the sentence is about. Exceptional! The simple subject of the sentence is turtle!

  9. The banner at the finish line waved in the gentle wind. Remember: The subject of a sentence is who or what the sentence is about. Super! The simple subject of the sentence is banner!

  10. To show her his affection, the handsome squirrel shared his nut. Remember: The subject of a sentence is who or what the sentence is about. Outstanding! The simple subject of the sentence is squirrel!

  11. The bouquet of flowers for the winner was taken to the finish line. Remember: The subject of a sentence is who or what the sentence is about. Terrific! The simple subject of the sentence is bouquet!

  12. The stinky skunk wanted to smell good for the race, so he sprayed himself with cologne. Remember: The subject of a sentence is who or what the sentence is about. Brilliant! The simple subject of the sentence is skunk!

  13. What are Simple Predicates? The simple predicate of the sentence is what the subject is doing. To find the simple predicate look for the verb. The verb is the simple predicate! EXAMPLE: The happy duck swam in the clear blue water. The verb of the sentence is swam. So, the simple predicate is swam. It is what the subject, the happy duck, is doing!

  14. Let’s see if you can find the simple predicates in each of the sentences.

  15. As he was watching, the praying mantis cleaned his antennae. Remember: The predicate is what the subject is doing. Look for the verb to help you! Terrific! The simple predicate of the sentence is cleaned!

  16. Mr. and Mrs. Snail tried as hard as they could to stay in the race. Remember: The predicate is what the subject is doing. Look for the verb to help you! Great! The simple predicate of the sentence is tried!

  17. The winner’s trophy sparkled in the sunlight. Remember: The predicate is what the subject is doing. Look for the verb to help you! Subject & Predicate Race Winner Great! The simple predicate of the sentence is sparkled!

  18. A swarm of bees collected pollen from the flowers. Remember: The predicate is what the subject is doing. Look for the verb to help you! Wonderful! The simple predicate of the sentence is collected!

  19. While trying to watch the race, the woodpecker bumped his head on a tree branch. Remember: The predicate is what the subject is doing. Look for the verb to help you! Magnificent! The simple predicate of the sentence is bumped!

  20. The determined little turtle walked on his hands because he was tired. Remember: The predicate is what the subject is doing. Look for the verb to help you! Splendid! The simple predicate of the sentence is walked!

  21. As the race went on, the tired frog waited patiently in a field of mushrooms. Remember: The predicate is what the subject is doing. Look for the verb to help you! Impressive! The simple predicate of the sentence is waited!

  22. When the sun came out, the flower bloomed with brilliant color. Remember: The predicate is what the subject is doing. Look for the verb to help you! Extraordinary! The simple predicate of the sentence is bloomed!

  23. Now it’s your chance to help turtle win the race. Help him determine if the boxed part of the sentence is a simplesubject or simplepredicate.

  24. The sleepy bear gave up on the race, and fell asleep beside a rock. What part of the sentence is boxed? • Simple Subject • Simple Predicate You’re doing great! Turtle is moving faster.

  25. As the race continued, the tiny inchworm watched the racers fly by. What part of the sentence is boxed? • Simple Subject • Simple Predicate Super! Timmy Turtle is passing many opponents!

  26. Mr. and Mrs. Snail argued about being in last place in the race. What part of the sentence is boxed? • Simple Subject • Simple Predicate Wow! Timmy is determined. He’s in fifth place!

  27. Starting to skip slowly, the silly white rabbit is convinced he is going to win. What part of the sentence is boxed? • Simple Subject • Simple Predicate Incredible! You’ve helped Timmy move into fourth place!

  28. Roger the proud rooster is walking slowly because his feet hurt. What part of the sentence is boxed? • Simple Subject • Simple Predicate Don’t give up! Timmy has taken over third place!

  29. Timmy Turtle can see his friend Tommy waving the finish line flag. The reason ‘can’ is part of the predicate is because it is a “helping verb”. What part of the sentence is boxed? • Simple Subject • SimplePredicate Almost there! Timmy is now in second place!

  30. The glorious sun began to set as the race came to a close. What part of the sentence is boxed? • Simple Subject • Simple Predicate It’s neck and neck. Will it be Timmy Turtle or Ray Rabbit?

  31. Ray Rabbit took one more giant leap to try and beat Timmy Turtle. Oh no! Did Timmy win! Let’s see if your help got him there! What part of the sentence is boxed? • Simple Subject • Simple Predicate

  32. Hurray! You’ve helped Timmy Turtle win the Simple Subject and Predicate Race! Timmy “The Determined” Turtle Couldn’t have done it without your help! Subject & Predicate Race Winner

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