50 Examples of Subject and Predicate in English

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He subject (subject) and the predicate (predicate yourself) are the two main sentence structures in English. For example: the sky (subject) is blue (predicate yourself). / The sky is blue.

Unlike Spanish, in English the order is never altered. subject + predicate. For example:

• Yolove ice cream.
• I likethe icecream.

• See also: Affirmative and negative sentences in English

The subject in English

The subject in English (the subject) It is the person or thing that performs the action. It always goes before the verb. For example: Yo love dogs./ I like dogs.

The subject in English:

• can be a name (John, Microsoft, Spain), a pronoun(he, you, they), a noun or a noun phrase (my brother, the teacher, a ball) or a gerund either infinitive(speaking English, to be or not to be).
• It may or may not carry modifiers that extend and modify the information, such as adjectives, relative clauses, or clauses introduced by a preposition. For example: The tall man in the black shirt is my father.
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• It can be compound (having more than one nucleus). For example: My cousin and my sister are taller than me.

Unlike Spanish, the subject in English:

• It is mandatory before verb. In English there is no conjugation for each pronoun, nor the concept of the “number” of the verb (singular / plural) in all tenses. Although obvious from context, the subject must be included. For example:Yo went to the park.(And not:Went to the park.)
• It is never tacit. The impersonal subject is introduced Item when there is no other possible subject. For example: Item is raining.(And not: It's raining.)
• It can indicate existence. The existential pronoun in English there(existential pronoun) is used together with verb to beto express existence. For example: there is no more coffee.

• See also: First, second and third person in English

When is the subject omitted in English?

The subject in English can be omitted in the following cases:

• In the imperative mood, since the command is always addressed to the second person singular or plural (you). For example: Sit down./ Sit down or Sit down.
  However, the subject you can be included to make an imperative sentence more emphatic. For example: you sit down./ You, sit down or You, sit down.
• When it is followed by two verbs joined by and. For example: I cleaned and (I) tidied up the room.
• In short exchanges of very informal oral communication. For example:Love your dress! (Equals: Yo love your dress!)

• It can help you: English imperative sentences

The predicate in English

The predicate in English (the predicate) It is the structure that expresses the action performed by the subject. The action is indicated by a conjugated verb. For example: They travel a lot. / They travel a lot.

The predicate in English:

• It can be compound (having more than one verbal nucleus). For example: Yo said goodbye and left. / I said goodbye and left.
• Can contain direct and indirect objects, adverbs of time, place or manner, and any other necessary complement, which may be mandatory or optional, depending on the sentence.

The parts of the predicate are:

• Direct object. It is the person or thing that receives the action made by the subject. It is used with transitive verbs (transitive verbs), that need to be followed by an object to complete their meaning. Otherwise, the sentence would be meaningless. For example:Yo like chocolate./ I like chocolate. (And not: I like.) Intransitive verbs (intransitive verbs) They do not admit direct or indirect object.
• Indirect object. It is the person or animal indirect recipient of the action performed by the subject. It is used together with transitive verbs. For example: dad gave I a warning. / Dad gave me a warning.
• Complement. It is used together with the verb to be, perception verbs (look, feel, sound), and other stative verbs (become, know). For example: you are beautiful./ You are beautiful.
• adverbs. They are used at the end of the predicate to provide more information about the action. The usual position is after the verb or the object. They can be optional, depending on the context. For example: The little girl speaks softly. / The little girl speaks softly.

• It can help you: Frecuency adverbs in English

Examples of subject and predicate in English

In the following sentences, the subject is marked in red and the predicate is highlighted in blue.

1. Yo arrived late.
   I've arrived late.
2. Item It was a lovely party.
   It was a lovely party.
3. the traindeparted on time.
   The train left on time.
4. Jenny doesn't like spicy food.
   Jenny doesn't like spicy food.
5. Yo love you.
   I love you.
6. you are speechless.
   You are speechless.
7. Weare going to the movies tonight.
   Today we are going to the cinema.
8. Ken and Maryhave been dating for two weeks.
   Ken and Mary have been dating for two weeks.
9. italy is famous for its architecture.
   Italy is famous for its architecture.
10. Yo am hungry.
    I'm hungry.
11. Credit cardsare accepted.
    Credit cards are accepted.
12. The girl who lives next dooris nice.
    The girl who lives next door is nice.
13. They have been friends for a long time.
    They have been friends for a long time.
14. the elevator you have broken down.
    The elevator has broken down.
15. Item It is snowing heavily.
    It's snowing heavily.
16. Yolove raspberries.
    I love raspberries.
17. This old movieis great.
    This old movie is very good.
18. The babyis two years old.
    The baby is two years old.
19. ItemIt was a fascinating experience.
    It was a fascinating experience.
20. The pandemicstarted in 2019.
    The pandemic started in 2019.
21. They will go snorkeling in Mexico.
    They will snorkel in Mexico.
22. Appearances are deceptive.
    Looks are deceiving.
23. there It was a terrible storm.
    There was a terrible storm.
24. Item is cold outside.
    It's cold outside.
25. Yocan't stand heavy metal.
    I can't tolerate heavy metal.
26. The crowdwas angry.
    The crowd was angry.
27. We will be in New York for Christmas.
    We will be in New York for Christmas.
28. We will stay there for five days.
    We will stay for five days.
29. Item is ten o'clock.
    It's ten o'clock.
30. grandmashe visited the doctor today.
    Grandma visited the doctor today.
31. you are a good boy.
    You are a good boy.
32. My friendslove soccer.
    My friends love soccer.
33. They will soon know the truth.
    Soon they will know the truth.
34. Mary she speaks five languages.
    Mary speaks five languages.
35. there isn't enough sugar.
    There is not enough sugar.
36. Crisis means challenge.
    Crisis means change.
37. Sarah she is sick.
    Sarah is sick.
38. Children are usually afraid of the dark.
    Children are often afraid of the dark.
39. We set off at noon.
    We leave at noon.
40. “Gone with the wind” is one of the most famous movies of all time.
    “Gone with the Wind” is one of the most famous movies of all time.
41. my schoolmates are coming over for lunch tomorrow.
    My classmates are coming over for lunch tomorrow.
42. Yo will throw a big party for my birthday.
    I'll throw a big party for my birthday.
43. Sue's parentsare on a trip in India.
    Sue's parents are on a trip to India.
44. my brother He has lost his wallet.
    My brother has lost his wallet.
45. you are a very special kid.
    You are a very special child.
46. Animals are very sensitive.
    Animals are very sensitive.
47. santorini has exceptional volcanic beaches.
    Santorini has exceptional volcanic beaches.
48. Easteris next week.
    Easter is next week.
49. his cousins are younger than him.
    His cousins ​​are younger than him.
50. Terry is a tennis fan.
    Terry is a tennis fan.

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