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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!
What are Simple Subjects?The simple subject of a sentence is the one word/noun that tells who or what
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.
Let’s see if you can find the simple
subjects in each of the sentences.
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
Let’s see if you can find the simple
predicates in each of the sentences.
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!
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!
The winner’s trophy sparkled in the sunlight.
Remember:The predicate
is what the subject is
doing. Look for the verb to help you!
Great!The simple
predicate of the sentence is sparkled!
Subject & Predicate
Race Winner
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
Now it’s your chance to help turtle win the race. Help him determine if the boxed part of the sentence is a simple
subject or simple predicate.
The sleepy bear gave up on the race, and fell asleep beside a rock.
What part of the sentence is boxed?
a. Simple Subjectb. Simple Predicate
You’re doing great!
Turtle is moving faster.
As the race continued, the tiny inchworm watched the racers fly by.
What part of the sentence is boxed?
a. Simple Subjectb. Simple Predicate
Super!Timmy Turtle
is passing many
opponents!
Mr. and Mrs. Snail argued about being in last place in the race.
What part of the sentence is boxed?
a. Simple Subjectb. Simple Predicate
Wow!Timmy is
determined. He’s in fifth
place!
Starting to skip slowly, the silly white rabbit is convinced he is going to win.
What part of the sentence is boxed?
a. Simple Subjectb. Simple Predicate
Incredible!You’ve helped Timmy move into fourth
place!
Roger the proud rooster is walking slowly because his feet hurt.
What part of the sentence is boxed?
a. Simple Subjectb. Simple Predicate
Don’t give up!Timmy has taken over third place!
Timmy Turtle can see his friend Tommy waving the finish line flag.
What part of the sentence is boxed?
a. Simple Subjectb. Simple Predicate
Almost there! Timmy is now
in second place!
The reason ‘can’ is part of the predicate
is because it is a “helping verb”.
The glorious sun began to set as the race came to a close.
What part of the sentence is boxed?
a. Simple Subjectb. Simple Predicate
It’s neck and neck. Will it be Timmy
Turtle or Ray Rabbit?
Ray Rabbit took one more giant leap to try and beat Timmy Turtle.
What part of the sentence is boxed?
a. Simple Subjectb. Simple Predicate
Oh no!Did Timmy
win! Let’s see if your help
got him there!
Hurray! You’ve helped Timmy Turtle win the Simple Subject
and Predicate Race!
Subject & Predicate
Race Winner
Timmy“The Determined”
TurtleCouldn’t have done it
without your help!
Thank you for choosing
to help your students learn Subjects and Predicates!
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