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5th Grade Subjects and Predicates worksheets

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Subjects and Predicates

Grade 5 Grammar Worksheet

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Write the complete subject of each sentence.

The tall girl ran across the field to catch the ball.
Several tired hikers rested beside the stream.
The friendly baker sells warm bread every morning.
A pair of geese landed on the pond at sunrise.
The local mail carrier delivers letters on our street at noon.
Our class pet runs on its wheel every night.
The shy new student smiled when her classmates waved.
A friendly stranger helped us find the right bus.
The children in the third row whispered about the surprise.
The wooden bridge over the creek creaked under our feet.
Two friendly neighbors carried the groceries up the stairs.
Our neighbor's cat sleeps in the sun on the porch.

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About this worksheet

Every sentence has two parts: the subject, which tells who or what the sentence is about, and the predicate, which tells what the subject does or is. The complete subject is the main noun with all the words that go with it, such as 'The tall girl' or 'Both of my brothers'. On this fifth grade sheet a child reads twelve sentences and writes the complete subject of each on the line.

Because the predicate is everything left over, finding the subject also shows where the predicate starts. Each version has different sentences, and the answer key gives each subject.

What your child will learn

Find who or what the sentence is about
Write the complete subject
See where the predicate begins
Tell a subject from a predicate

Common Core standard: L.4.1.F

Worked example

In 'The tall girl ran across the field', the complete subject is 'The tall girl' and the predicate is 'ran across the field'.

Common mistake

Writing only the one main noun (girl) when the complete subject includes the words that describe it (The tall girl).

Helpful hint

Ask who or what did it, then add the words that go with it. Stop before the action word.

Next skill: Fragments and Run-On Sentences Earlier: Fix Fragments and Run-Ons

Questions parents ask

What is the most common mistake with subjects and predicates?

Writing only the one main noun (girl) when the complete subject includes the words that describe it (The tall girl).

How can I help my child with subjects and predicates?

Ask who or what did it, then add the words that go with it. Stop before the action word.

Are these 5th grade grammar worksheets free to print?

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