Subject & Predicate Worksheet for Grade 6
Subject & Predicate Worksheet for Grade 6
What is Subject and Predicate?
The subject is the part of a sentence that tells who or what the sentence is about.
The predicate tells us what the subject is doing or describes what happens in the sentence.
Example:
The old man walks slowly.
Subject: The old man
Predicate: walks slowly
Who is it for?
This worksheet is designed for Grade 6 students who are learning more advanced sentence structures. It is helpful for teachers and parents who want to guide children in improving their grammar and writing skills.
Why is it Important?
Understanding subjects and predicates helps students:
Write clear and complete sentences
Improve reading comprehension
Develop stronger writing and speaking skills
Prepare for learning complex grammar topics like clauses and compound sentences
Answer Key
MCQ Answers
The old man
has completed the task
The children
visited the museum
The teacher
Fill in the Blanks
The dogs are barking
She is finished
They have arrived
We are waiting
He is ready
Frequently Asked Questions
Subjects and predicates are the basic building blocks of every complete sentence. They help the reader understand who is involved and what action is taking place. Without them, sentences become confusing or incomplete, making it difficult to communicate ideas clearly and effectively.
In higher grades, students deal with complex sentences that include clauses, phrases, and conjunctions. Understanding subject and predicate helps students identify the main parts of these complex sentences. This skill makes learning advanced grammar topics much easier and improves overall writing quality.
The easiest way to find the subject is to ask the questions “Who?” or “What?” followed by the verb. The word or group of words that answers this question is usually the subject. With regular practice, students can quickly spot the subject in any sentence.
Students can improve by first finding the subject and then asking, “What is the subject doing?” or “What is happening?” The part of the sentence that answers this is the predicate. Reading books, practising worksheets, and writing daily sentences help strengthen this skill.
Students should avoid confusing the subject with the object of the sentence and forgetting to include a verb in the predicate. Writing fragments instead of complete sentences is another common mistake. Regular practice and teacher feedback help students overcome these errors.
