The complete subject of this sentence is the colorful butterfly. It is what the sentence is about

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Timmy Turtle is in a race to learn about complete 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 Complete Subjects?The complete subject of a sentence is who or what the sentence is about.

EXAMPLE: The colorful butterfly flapped its wings in the breeze.

The complete subject of this sentence is the

colorful butterfly. It is what the

sentence is about.

Let’s see if you can find the complete 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 complete subject of the

sentence is the smiling

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 complete subject of the

sentence is the white

rabbit!

All of 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 complete subject of the sentence is all

of the 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 complete subject of the

sentence is the determined

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 complete subject of the

sentence is the banner at the

finish line!

Why isn’t is just ‘the banner’?

Because it explains which banner we are talking about.

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 complete subject of the

sentence is the handsome 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 complete subject of the sentence is the bouquet of flowers for

the winner!

Why isn’t is just ‘the flowers’?

Because it explains which flowers we are talking about.

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 complete subject of the

sentence is the stinky skunk!

What are Complete Predicates?The complete predicate of the sentence is what the subject is doing. To find the

complete predicate look for the verb and the words that follow.

EXAMPLE: The happy duck swam in the clear blue water.

The verb of the sentence is swam. So, the complete predicate is swam in the

clear blue water. It is what the subject, the happy duck,

is doing!

Let’s see if you can find the complete

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 complete

predicate of the sentence is cleaned his antennae!

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 complete

predicate of the sentence is tried as hard as they could to stay in

the race!

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 complete predicate of the sentence is sparkled in the sunlight!

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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 complete

predicate of the sentence is

collected pollen from the flowers!

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 complete

predicate of the sentence is bumped his

head on a tree branch!

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 complete

predicate of the sentence is

walked on his hands because he was tired!

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 complete

predicate of the sentence is

waited patiently in a field of

mushrooms!

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 complete

predicate of the sentence is

bloomed with brilliant color!

Now it’s your chance to help turtle win the race. Help him

determine if the boxed part of the sentence is a complete

subject or complete predicate.

The sleepy bear gave up on the race, and fell asleep beside a rock.

What part of the sentence is boxed?

a. Complete Subjectb. Complete 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. Complete Subjectb. Complete 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. Complete Subjectb. Complete 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. Complete Subjectb. Complete 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. Complete Subjectb. Complete 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. Complete Subjectb. Complete Predicate

Almost there! Timmy is now

in second place!

The glorious sun began to set as the race came to a close.

What part of the sentence is boxed?

a. Complete Subjectb. Complete 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. Complete Subjectb. Complete Predicate

Oh no!Did Timmy

win! Let’s see if your help

got him there!

Hurray! You’ve helped Timmy Turtle win the

Subject and Predicate Race!

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Race Winner

Timmy“The Determined”

TurtleCouldn’t have done it

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