Hello sixth graders!  We are learning what subjects and predicates are. We are also learning how to change statements into questions. Now you can practice even more. Teacher will talk about this in the classroom.

Simple Subjects and Predicates
* Every sentence has two main parts: a simple subject and a simple predicate.
The simple subject of a sentence is the main word in the complete subject. It is always a
noun or a pronoun. Sometimes, the simple subject is also the complete subject.

Example: Most birds | can fly.
Example: They | can fly because they have wings.

The simple predicate is the complete verb within the complete predicate. The simple
predicate may be one or more words.

Example: Most birds | can fly.
Example: They | can fly because they have wings.
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Directions: Draw a line between the complete subject and the complete predicate in the
following sentences. Then underline the simple subject and draw a box
around the simple predicate.

Example: David’s entire family | ate dinner at a Mexican restaurant last night.

1) Daniel can come with us to the movie.
2) Liz is my best friend.
3) The moon is shining bright.
4) Cassia is writing a letter.
5) Dinner will be ready in fifteen minutes.
6) The firemen are extinguishing the fire.
7) We went to lunch with Amar and his friend today.
8) Juan and Julian worked so hard on their project.
9) A large number of swimmers competed in the race this year.
10) The tired old man came in from the rain.


Let's play!

Let's play!

Change statement into questions

A sentence that tells us something is a statement. One way it can be changed into a question is to use do, does or did as the first word.

An example is given below.

• My sister enjoys playing tennis. (Statement)
• Does my sister enjoy playing tennis? (Question)

Make question sentences from the following statements using do, does or did.

1. My mother makes delicious cakes.

2. My sister works at a bank.

3. He spends a lot of time working on his computer.

4. My father goes to office by car.

5. The children practice the piano every morning.

6. Our team played well yesterday.

7. I met your dad yesterday.

8. He wants to go abroad.

9. Susie sings well.

10. Maya bought a new car last week.

Here you can practice how to identify statements and questions. Good luck1

Parents, you can use this site to learn more about this skill.