Class 5 English - ICSE
Subject and Predicate
In this Class 5 ICSE English Grammar chapter, students learn about the two essential parts of every complete sentence: the Subject and the Predicate. The subject tells us who or what the sentence is about, while the predicate tells us what the subject is doing or what is happening to it. Mastering this chapter is crucial for ICSE board exams as it forms the foundational building block for sentence structure, error spotting, sentence transformation, and avoiding sentence fragments in creative writing and composition.
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What is a Sentence?
A sentence is a group of words that makes complete sense and always contains a subject and a predicate.
The Subject
The subject is the naming part of a sentence that tells us who or what is performing the action.
The Predicate
The predicate is the telling part of a sentence that contains the verb and tells us something about the subject.
Finding the Subject
To find the subject, ask 'Who?' or 'What?' before the verb in the sentence.
Order of Subject and Predicate
Usually, the subject comes first and the predicate follows, but sometimes the predicate can come before the subject for poetic effect.
Important Formulas
Board Exam Info
In ICSE Class 5 English Language exams, this chapter typically carries 5 to 8 marks. Common question types include dividing sentences into subject and predicate, filling in missing subjects or predicates, and identifying subjects in imperative or inverted sentences.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a subject be just one word?
Yes, a subject can be a single noun or pronoun, like 'Dogs bark' where 'Dogs' is the subject.
Where is the subject in an imperative sentence like 'Sit down'?
In imperative sentences, the subject 'you' is usually hidden or understood.
Does the predicate always start with a verb?
Yes, the predicate always begins with the main verb or helping verb that tells about the subject.
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