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Identifying Subjects and Predicates

For each sentence, select the sentence in which the complete subject is boldfaced and the complete predicate is underlined.

1. Mr. Wilson teaches life science at the middle school.

Mr. Wilson teaches life science at the middle school.
Mr. Wilson teaches life science at the middle school.
Mr. Wilson teaches life science at the middle school.
Mr. Wilson teaches life science at the middle school.

2. Jacob writes a letter to his parents once a week.
Jacob writes a letter to his parents once a week.
Jacob writes a letter to his parents once a week.
Jacob writes a letter to his parents once a week.
Jacob writes a letter to his parents once a week.

3. Frogs begin life as tadpoles.
Frogs begin life as tadpoles.
Frogs begin life as tadpoles.
Frogs begin life as tadpoles.
Frogs begin life as tadpoles.

4. This unusual photograph shows a sandstorm in the desert.
This unusual photograph shows a sandstorm in the desert.
This unusual photograph shows a sandstorm in the desert.
This unusual photograph shows a sandstorm in the desert.
This unusual photograph shows a sandstorm in the desert.