Question

directions: underline the simple subjects and draw a box around the simple predicates in the following sentences. elise is going to sing in the concert tomorrow. 1) the dentist charges $6200 for an office visit. 2) the baby weighed 7.2 pounds at birth. 3) we need to make a new plan. 4) i want to go to the concert, but i dont have enough money. 5) my friend and i are going to the movies tonight. directions: now try to write three complete sentences of your own. try to underline the simple subjects and circle the simple predicates.

Explanation:

The simple subject is the main noun or pronoun that the sentence is about. The simple predicate is the main verb or verb phrase that tells what the subject does or is.

1. Simple subject: The dentist; Simple predicate: charges
2. Simple subject: The baby; Simple predicate: weighed
3. Simple subject: We; Simple predicate: need
4. Simple subject: I; Simple predicate: want, don't have
5. Simple subject: My friend and I; Simple predicate: are going

Answer:

1. Underlined simple subject: The dentist; Box - around simple predicate: charges
2. Underlined simple subject: The baby; Box - around simple predicate: weighed
3. Underlined simple subject: We; Box - around simple predicate: need
4. Underlined simple subject: I; Box - around simple predicate: want, don't have
5. Underlined simple subject: My friend and I; Box - around simple predicate: are going