Syntax Blueprint Worksheet
Grade 9 Grammar Sentence Mechanics • Front
Subject & Predicate Workshop
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1. Simple Core Simple Subject: Main noun/pronoun doing action.
Simple Predicate: Main verb + helping verbs.
2. Complete Units Complete Subject: Who/what + all describing words.
Complete Predicate: Verb + the rest of the sentence.
A Part A: Simple Subjects & Simple Predicates
Write on Blanks (12 pts)
Write the Simple Subject (noun/pronoun) and Simple Predicate (verb + helping verbs) on the lines.
1.The dedicated math teacher explained the algebra concept clearly.
Simple Subject: Simple Predicate:
2.The varsity soccer players have won four consecutive games.
Simple Subject: Simple Predicate:
3.A heavy winter blizzard delayed our family road trip.
Simple Subject: Simple Predicate:
4.Our drama club will perform a classic comedy next Friday evening.
Simple Subject: Simple Predicate:
5.An experienced local mechanic repaired our car quickly.
Simple Subject: Simple Predicate:
6.All participating student volunteers have received awards.
Simple Subject: Simple Predicate:
B Part B: Complete Subjects & Complete Predicates
Draw Slash Line | (6 pts)
Draw a single vertical line ( | ) between the complete subject and the complete predicate.
The experienced mountain guide checked the safety ropes before the climb.
A sudden thunderstorm flooded the athletic fields behind the school.
Several curious ninth graders asked insightful questions during the assembly.
Our high school robotics team designed an award-winning rover.
The talented orchestra members practiced their difficult concert pieces all week.
Two diligent student journalists interviewed the principal for the paper.
Sentence Mechanics Workshop • Page 1 of 2 (Front) Turn over to Page 2 (Back) for Tricky Complete Subjects
Grade 9 Grammar Sentence Mechanics • Back
Tricky Complete Subjects & Mastery
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HELPFUL TIP: COMPLETE SUBJECTS CAN BE WHOLE PHRASES OR IDEAS!
A complete subject isn't always just "The cat." It can be a whole activity, an entire idea, or a noun with descriptive words in the middle:
1. Activity / Action Reading historical novels is fun.
2. Whole Idea / Statement What the speaker said surprised us.
3. Middle Descriptive Words The leader of our team spoke up.
C Part C: Dividing Tricky Complete Subjects
Draw Slash Line | (7 pts)
Draw a vertical slash line ( | ) right between the entire complete subject and the predicate.
Navigating the rocky trails in the dark requires a bright flashlight and sturdy boots.
The box of vintage photographs on the top shelf belongs to my grandmother.
Whatever you decide about the science project sounds great to the rest of the group.
To finish this entire novel by tomorrow will require several hours of quiet study.
The coach, along with the team captains, accepted the championship trophy.
Why the power suddenly shut down remains a total mystery to the school staff.
What the archeologists discovered deep inside the cave amazed scientists.
D Part D: Mixed Mastery Challenge
Line | and Blanks (6 pts)
Draw a line ( | ) between the complete subject and predicate, then write the Simple Subject and Simple Predicate.
20.A large flock of Canadian geese flew southward across the clear blue sky.
Simple Subject: Simple Predicate:
21.The bright morning sun quickly melted the frost on the front lawn.
Simple Subject: Simple Predicate:
22.The ancient wooden grandfather clock chimed loudly at the stroke of midnight.
Simple Subject: Simple Predicate:
Sentence Mechanics Workshop • Page 2 of 2 (Back) Double-check that your dividing line is right before the verb
