Subject and Predicate Exercises: Practice Questions and Answers

Every complete sentence in English conveys a clear idea, and this clarity is achieved through the proper arrangement of its parts. Among the fundamental elements of sentence structure, the subject and predicate play a central role in conveying meaning and grammatical correctness. Learning to identify and use subjects and predicates correctly builds a strong foundation for sentence construction. So, to check your understanding of the two parts of a sentence, this page provides you with some subject and predicate exercises. Check them out.

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• Subject and Predicate Exercises with Answers

Subject and Predicate Exercises with Answers

The following section focuses on practical application through carefully designed exercises on subjects and predicates. These exercises encourage you to analyse sentence structures, recognise how meaning is conveyed, and apply grammatical concepts effectively. 

Exercise 1 – Identify the Subject

Read the following sentences carefully and identify the subject in each sentence.

1. The old tree fell during the storm.

2. My younger sister enjoys reading novels.

3. The players practised for the tournament.

4. A group of tourists visited the museum.

5. The principal addressed the students.

6. The rising sun painted the sky orange.

7. Our neighbours have moved to a new city.

8. The little puppy followed the child.

9. Several books are missing from the shelf.

10. The committee approved the proposal.

11. The train arrived late at night.

12. Her best friend helped her prepare for the exam.

13. The loud noise startled everyone.

14. Many children participated in the competition.

15. The teacher explained the lesson clearly.

16. The gardener waters the plants daily.

17. A sudden change in the weather affected the crops.

18. The students of this school excel in sports.

19. The moon shines brightly at night.

20. Every citizen must follow the law.

Answers 

1. The old tree

2. My younger sister

3. The players

4. A group of tourists

5. The principal

6. The rising sun

7. Our neighbours

8. The little puppy

9. Several books

10. The committee

11. The train

12. Her best friend

13. The loud noise

14. Many children

15. The teacher

16. The gardener

17. A sudden change in the weather

18. The students of this school

19. The moon

20. Every citizen

Exercise 2 – Identify the Predicate

Read the sentences below and identify the predicate in each.

1. The scientist presented her research findings.

2. The children were laughing loudly.

3. My father works in a multinational company.

4. The river flows through the valley.

5. The audience applauded the performance.

6. She has completed her assignment.

7. The cat was sleeping on the sofa.

8. Our team won the championship.

9. The teacher praised the students.

10. The clock struck twelve.

11. The birds were chirping in the morning.

12. He explained the concept patiently.

13. The bus stopped suddenly.

14. The chef prepared a special dish.

15. The students are revising for the test.

16. The baby smiled at her mother.

17. The storm caused severe damage.

18. The workers completed the task on time.

19. The actor delivered a powerful speech.

20. The flowers bloomed beautifully.

Answers

1. presented her research findings

2. were laughing loudly

3. works in a multinational company

4. flows through the valley

5. applauded the performance

6. has completed her assignment

7. was sleeping on the sofa

8. won the championship

9. praised the students

10. struck twelve

11. were chirping in the morning

12. explained the concept patiently

13. stopped suddenly

14. prepared a special dish

15. are revising for the test

16. smiled at her mother

17. caused severe damage

18. completed the task on time

19. delivered a powerful speech

20. bloomed beautifully

Exercise 3 – Identify the Complete Subject and Complete Predicate

In the following sentences, identify the complete subject and the complete predicate.

1. The tall building collapsed after the earthquake.

2. The curious child asked many questions.

3. The skilled artist painted a beautiful portrait.

4. The train to Mumbai departed early.

5. The hardworking students achieved excellent results.

6. The barking dog disturbed the neighbours.

7. The bright stars lit up the sky.

8. The experienced doctor treated the patient carefully.

9. The heavy rainfall flooded the streets.

10. The young athlete won the gold medal.

11. The old bridge needs immediate repair.

12. The enthusiastic crowd cheered loudly.

13. The helpful librarian guided the students.

14. The peaceful village lies near the river.

15. The final decision was announced yesterday.

16. The brave soldier protected the civilians.

17. The new policy affects many employees.

18. The talented singer impressed the judges.

19. The thick fog reduced visibility.

20. The friendly teacher encouraged creativity.

Answers 

1. Subject: The tall building | Predicate: collapsed after the earthquake
   
   

2. Subject: The curious child | Predicate: asked many questions

3. Subject: The skilled artist | Predicate: painted a beautiful portrait

4. Subject: The train to Mumbai | Predicate: departed early

5. Subject: The hardworking students | Predicate: achieved excellent results

6. Subject: The barking dog | Predicate: disturbed the neighbours

7. Subject: The bright stars | Predicate: lit up the sky

8. Subject: The experienced doctor | Predicate: treated the patient carefully

9. Subject: The heavy rainfall | Predicate: flooded the streets

10. Subject: The young athlete | Predicate: won the gold medal

11. Subject: The old bridge | Predicate: needs immediate repair

12. Subject: The enthusiastic crowd | Predicate: cheered loudly

13. Subject: The helpful librarian | Predicate: guided the students

14. Subject: The peaceful village | Predicate: lies near the river

15. Subject: The final decision | Predicate: was announced yesterday

16. Subject: The brave soldier | Predicate: protected the civilians

17. Subject: The new policy | Predicate: affects many employees

18. Subject: The talented singer | Predicate: impressed the judges

19. Subject: The thick fog | Predicate: reduced visibility

20. Subject: The friendly teacher | Predicate: encouraged creativity

Exercise 4 – Complete the Sentence by Adding a Suitable Subject or Predicate

Complete the sentences by adding a suitable subject or predicate.

1. ________ won the interschool debate competition.

2. The teacher ________.

3. ________ are waiting outside.

4. The old clock ________.

5. ________ completed the project on time.

6. The students ________.

7. ________ impressed the audience.

8. The train ________.

9. ________ is known for its beauty.

10. The doctor ________.

11. ________ solved the problem easily.

12. The baby ________.

13. ________ teaches English grammar.

14. The storm ________.

15. ________ performed exceptionally well.

16. The shopkeeper ________.

17. ________ needs urgent attention.

18. The audience ________.

19. ________ inspired many people.

20. The river ________.

Answers

1. Riya won the interschool debate competition.

2. The teacher explained the topic clearly.

3. The visitors are waiting outside.

4. The old clock stopped suddenly.

5. The team completed the project on time.

6. The students are preparing for the exam.

7. The performance impressed the audience.

8. The train arrived late.

9. The monument is known for its beauty.

10. The doctor examined the patient.

11. The mathematician solved the problem easily.

12. The baby fell asleep.

13. The professor teaches English grammar.

14. The storm caused heavy damage.

15. The player performed exceptionally well.

16. The shopkeeper offered a discount.

17. The issue needs urgent attention.

18. The audience applauded loudly.

19. The leader inspired many people.

20. The river flows gently.