SUBJECT AND
PREDICATE-Ex.1 (Answer Key)
SUBJECT:
Subject is defined as a noun or a
pronoun according to which the verb is set. It the subject is singular the verb
is singular and if the subject is plural, the verb is plural.
PREDICATE:
What is said about the subject is
the predicate. It is the remaining part of the sentence other that the subject.
It may contain one or more words. It must have a verb.
PRACTICE
EXERCISE
Identify the subjects of the
following sentences and write them separately.
Two
examples are given below.
1. There are many flowers in my garden.
Subject: Many flowers
Predicate: there are in my garden.
2. All of you must find a solution of this
exercise.
Subject: All of you
Predicate: must find
a solution of this exercise.
3. Mumbai
is the business capital of India.
Subject: Mumbai
Predicate: is the
business capital of India.
4. Books
are printed on recycled paper.
Subject: Books
Predicate: are
printed on recycled paper.
5. The
wind screen is made up of solid glass.
Subject: The wind screen
Predicate: is made
up of solid glass.
6. Information technology is a boon for
education.
Subject: Information technology
Predicate: is a boon
for education.
7. We invited a troupe of dancers for the
wedding function.
Subject: We
Predicate: invited a
troupe of dancers for the wedding function.
8. Employment
is the need for every young person.
Subject: Employment
Predicate: is the
need for every young person.
9. Dhoni is a sportsman of cool temperament.
Subject: Dhoni
Predicate: is a sportsman
of cool temperament.
10. Rice is mainly
eaten in South India.
Subject: Rice
Predicate: is mainly
eaten in South India.
11. I booked a suit
of two rooms.
Subject: I
Predicate: booked a
suit of two rooms.
12. Slavery system
is still prevalent in the world in subtle forms.
Subject: Slavery system
Predicate: is still
prevalent in the world in subtle forms.
13. Nobita is a
popular character of the cartoon serial Doraemon.
Subject: Nobita
Predicate: is a
popular character of the cartoon serial Doraemon.
14. Ignorance of
nature is bringing destruction.
Subject: Ignorance of nature
Predicate: is bringing destruction.
15. I have visited
an orchard many times.
Subject: I
Predicate: have
visited an orchard many times.
16. I purchased a
bunch of grapes.
Subject: I
Predicate: purchased
a bunch of grapes.
17. Democracy is a
rule by the people, of the people and for the people.
Subject: Democracy
Predicate: is a rule
by the people, of the people and for the people.
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