What is a subject and a predicate?

A subject and a predicate are the two main parts of every complete sentence.

Here’s a simple breakdown:

🟩 1. The Subject

The subject tells who or what the sentence is about.
It usually includes a noun or pronoun and the words that describe it.

Examples:

• The cat slept on the sofa. → (“The cat” is the subject — it’s who the sentence is about.)

• My best friend loves to read. → (“My best friend” is the subject.)

🟦 2. The Predicate

The predicate tells what the subject does or what happens to the subject.
It always includes a verb.

Examples:

• The cat slept on the sofa.

• My best friend loves to read.

In both cases, the predicate tells what the subject is doing.

🟨 3. Together, They Form a Complete Thought

A complete sentence needs both a subject and a predicate.

Example:

• The dog (subject) barked loudly. (predicate)

🟧 Quick Tip

You can find the subject by asking “Who or what?” before the verb.

✅ Example:
Sentence: The students studied hard.
→ Who studied hard? → The students (subject)
→ What did they do? → studied hard (predicate)