Subject and Predicate
Hey Students,
So, let's talk about
sentences and how they're put together. You've probably heard of subjects and
predicates, right? Well, they're like the dynamic duo of sentence structure.
The subject is the doer, the one we're talking about, while the predicate is everything
else in the sentence that tells us more about the subject.
We'll explore how subjects
and predicates work together in sentences, from simple statements to more
complex structures. It's like solving a puzzle of language, and once you
understand it, you'll be able to express yourself more clearly and confidently.
Let's dive in and uncover
the secrets of sentences together!
(A)
Definition
Subject: In
a sentence, the subject is a noun, pronoun, or noun clause about which
something is said or which performs an action. It represents the doer or the
entity about which something is stated. For example, in the sentence "Ram
is an honest boy," the subject is "Ram" because the statement
("that he is an honest boy") is about him.
Predicate:
The predicate refers to the rest of the sentence, excluding the subject. In the
example above, the predicate is "is an honest boy." It consists of
the verb and the object of the verb.
Examine the following
sentences:
S.No |
Subject |
Predicate |
1) |
Rakesh |
Is my classmate. |
2) |
It |
Is our duty. |
3) |
Tajmahal |
Was built by Sahajahan. |
4) |
Cow |
Was grazing in the field. |
5) |
He |
Won the match again. |
6) |
Mahatma Gandhi |
Is our national father. |
7) |
I |
Want to become a doctor. |
8) |
They |
Were coming from the
forest. |
(B) Sentence without Subject
In imperative sentences, the
subject is omitted or understood.
Examples:
a) Sit
down. (Subject "you" is understood.)
b) Open
your bag. (Subject "you" is understood.)
c)
Close the door. (Subject "you" is
understood.)
d)
Brush your teeth. (Subject "you"
is understood.)
e)
Turn off the lights. (Subject
"you" is understood.)
f)
Pay attention. (Subject "you" is
understood.)
g)
Be quiet. (Subject "you" is
understood.)
h)
Wash your hands. (Subject "you"
is understood.)
i)
Listen carefully. (Subject "you"
is understood.)
j)
Follow the instructions. (Subject
"you" is understood.)
(C) Predicate before Subject
Usually, a sentence starts
with a subject, but sometimes it is placed after the predicate.
Example:
a)
Here comes the great magician.
b)
Down the street came the marching band.
c)
Into the room ran the excited children.
d)
Through the door burst the barking dog.
e)
Over the hill rolled the giant boulder.
f)
From the forest emerged the majestic deer.
g)
Up the stairs climbed the weary traveler.
h)
Around the corner appeared the unexpected
visitor.
i)
Out of the darkness emerged the glowing
light.
j)
Through the clouds peeked the shining sun.
k)
Down the mountain tumbled the rushing
waterfall.
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