The Grammar Drill || English Grammar and Composition|| Class 5 || Lesson 2: Subject and Predicate

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A. Circle the subject and underline the predicate in each sentence. If there is no direct subject, put a cross (X) in the given space.

1. The child laughed.

Ans: Subject- The child

     Predicate- laughed

2. Into the basket jumped the kitten.

Ans: Subject - X

     Predicate - Into the basket jumped the kitten

3. It is raining.

Ans: Subject- It

     Predicate- is raining

4. Despite the rain, we enjoyed the festival.

Ans: Subject-  we

     Predicate- enjoyed the festival

5. Through the clouds, the sun shone brightly.

Ans: Subject- the sun

     Predicate- shone brightly

6. Though delayed, the good wishes were appreciated.

Ans: Subject- the good wishes

     Predicate- were appreciated

7. Finish the work before lunch.

Ans: Subject- X

     Predicate- Finish the work before lunch

8. In the corner of the garden stood a mango tree.

Ans: Subject- a mango tree

     Predicate- stood

9. In the clear sky, Rhea spotted a flock of birds.

Ans: Subject- Rhea

     Predicate- spotted a flock of birds.

10. Invite all your friends to the party.

Ans: Subject- You

     Predicate- Invite all your friends to the party

B. Supply the suitable subjects or predicates to complete the sentences.

1. _____ is my father's younger brother.

Ans: He

2. The vaccines _____.

Ans: help us to protect ourselves against various diseases

3. This winter _____.

Ans: is very cold.

4. _____ has a few pages missing.

Ans: The book

5. _____ is the life of the party.

Ans: John

6. The museum _____.

Ans: is a wonderful place of mystery.

7. _____ will take the students to the library.

Ans: The teacher

8. _____ at this restaurant is tasty and reasonably priced.

Ans: The food

9. _____ eats grains and worms.

Ans: The birds

10. The class captain _____.

Ans: organizes various school activities.