Monday, June 14, 2021

SUBJECT AND PREDICATE (Exercise. 1, Answer Key)


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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