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• The subject tells us what or whom the sentence is about. (Mowgli)
• The predicate tells us something about the subject. (lay his head down on Bagheera’s back)

• The predicate must contain a verb. (lay)
• Both the subject and the predicate may have one or more words.

A. Circle the subject and underline the predicate in each of these sentences. In some sentences
the subject is implied. Write down the subject for such sentences. Two have been done for
you.

1. Baloo and Bagheera looked at each other with concern.

Baloo and Bagheera looked at each other with concern.
2. Help us get our friend back.

Help us get our friend back. (You is the subject here.)
3. Mowgli picked up some creepers. ________________________________

4. Ratna and her dog run on the beach every morning._____________________________
5. The new auditorium was inaugurated today. ________________________________

6. Give Grandma a hug! _____________________________
7. Different types of fruits were plucked from the forest. _____________________________

B. Complete these sentences by adding suitable subjects or predicates.

1. My friend and I ____________________________________________________________.

2. _______________________________________________ help the injured football player.
3. ________________________________________________________ unwrapped the gift.

4. Our neighbourhood park ____________________________________________________.

5. The books by J K Rowling __________________________________________________.

6. ____________________________________________ was the most exciting thing we did
on holiday in Karnataka.

Enhance Your Skills
Enhance Your Skills
Initiative
In your school garden, plant some seeds that bear shrubs with medicinal properties, such as
dandelions, holy basil, etc. Also, on a chart paper make a list of the medicinal properties
of the plants and put the chart on the class bulletin board for other students to see.

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