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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!
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 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!
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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