Learning Worksheets English Grammar Subject & Predicate
Grades 3–5 · free PDF + answer key
Subject and Predicate Worksheet for Grades 3–5 (Free PDF)
About This Subject and Predicate Worksheet
This free printable Subject and Predicate Worksheet helps Grade 3–5 students learn how to identify the two main parts of a sentence: the subject (who or what the sentence is about) and the predicate (what the subject does or is). Children will practice underlining the subject, circling the predicate, and matching subjects with the correct actions.
This worksheet includes:
- Quick reference guide for understanding subject & predicate
- Identify-the-subject practice sentences
- Circle-the-predicate exercises
- Fun matching activity to connect subjects and predicates
- Clean, student-friendly layout for easy reading and writing
- Designed to build confidence in sentence structure and grammar
Perfect for: CBSE Class 3, Class 4, Class 5, US Grades 3–5, homeschooling, English grammar practice, classroom activity, homework, or revision with answer keys provided on the webpage.
Free for home and classroom use · A4 · 2 pages · PDF, 231 KB
Answer key
Check your child’s work after they finish. Open the answer key below.
Part 1: Identify the Subject
(Underline the subject — answers below show the subject in bold underlined)
- The giant oak tree fell during the storm.
- My best friend creates amazing drawings.
- Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system.
- The tired runner stopped to drink water.
- A swarm of bees chased the bear.
Part 2: Circle the Predicate
(Predicate shown in bold italics underlined)
- The astronauts landed on the moon.
- My phone ran out of battery.
- The little puppy chewed on his new toy.
- Sarah and John are going to the library.
- Heavy rain caused a flood in the city.
Part 3: Match the Subject with the Predicate
| Subject | Correct Predicate |
|---|---|
| The doctor | gave the patient medicine |
| An owl | hunts at night |
| The volcano | erupted with hot lava |
| The sun | rises in the east |
Whether you call it Subject and Predicate, or Parts of a Sentence, these free worksheets will help children master grammar and build strong sentence-writing skills.
How to use this worksheet
- Click Download PDF and print on A4 paper (choose “fit to page” if needed).
- Read the Quick Guide box together: the subject is who or what the sentence is about; the predicate tells what the subject does or is.
- Part 1: underline the subject in each sentence.
- Part 2: circle the predicate.
- Part 3: draw lines to match each subject with its predicate.
- Check the answers with the Answer Key on this page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What age is this worksheet for?
This worksheet is ideal for Grades 3 to 5 (about ages 8 to 11), and works well for revision in Grade 6.
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Does this suit the Indian curriculum and international curriculums?
Yes. These worksheets are designed to cover fundamental early-learning skills such as alphabets, numbers, shapes, animals, and basic concepts that are commonly included in both Indian and international early-childhood curricula. While specific learning goals may vary from school to school, these worksheets provide strong foundational support for children everywhere.
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