MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

SECONDARY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMME

SEPTEMBER 2020

WEEK ELEVEN: Lesson Two

SUBJECT: English A
GRADE: Seven
TOPIC: Sentences
SUB-TOPIC: Parts of a Sentence

OBJECTIVES:
(13) With the use of examples, students will correctly define the term ‘sentence’.
(14) Given definitions and examples, students will correctly analyse sentences into
subject and predicate.

Concept: Sentences are divided into two main parts: subject and predicate

Content
A sentence is a group of words that expresses a complete thought.
Examples:
- Mary is crying.
- The students were engaged in a game of cricket.

Parts of a Sentence
Every sentence has two main parts: a subject and a predicate.
When analysing sentences, identify the verb first and then select the subject of the verb. The
subject of the sentence refers to who or what is spoken about. The predicate forms the rest of
the sentence with the verb.

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SENTENCE SUBJECT PREDICATE
The children are running in the yard. The children are running in the yard.
Mummy and I prepared breakfast this Mummy and I prepared breakfast this morning.
morning.
The mechanic is fixing the car. The mechanic is fixing the car.
After school, my driver will pick me up. My driver will pick me up.
The copybook was found under the desk. The copybook was found under the desk.
Yesterday, my friends played in the park. My friends played in the park.
The room was cleared by the cleaners. The room was cleared by the cleaners.
Exercise – Parts of a Sentence
Analyse the following simple sentences into subject and predicate as shown in the examples
above.
1. The baby is shaking the rattle.
2. Place the popcorn in the microwave.
3. All passengers boarded the plane by 4:00pm.
4. The girl scored a magnificent goal.
5. The severe winds ripped roofs off houses.
6. I lit a candle during the vigil.
7. The detective investigated the scene of the crime.
8. The nomads guided their camels to another area.
9. The hunter caught a deer in the forest.
10. He lost his pencil.
11. Gabriella knows her work.
12. I met him at the fair.
13. My family enjoys vacation time.
14. We saw an oasis in the desert.
15. They have a Nintendo DSi.

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Answer Sheet – Parts of a Sentence
# SUBJECT PREDICATE
1. The baby is shaking the rattle.
2. You (understood) place the popcorn in the microwave.
3. All passengers boarded the plane by 4:00pm.
4. The girl scored a magnificent goal.
5. The severe winds ripped roofs off houses.
6. I lit a candle during the vigil.
7. The detective investigated the scene of the crime
8. The nomads guided their camels to another area.
9. The hunter caught a deer in the forest.
10. He lost his pencil.
11. Gabriella knows her work.
12. I met him at the fair.
13. My family enjoys vacation time.
14. We saw an oasis in the desert.
15. They have a Nintendo DSi

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