B. Circle the subject and underline the predicate in the sentences given below.
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The sun was shining brightly.
2. The dogs were barking loudly.
3. You don't have to wait for me.
We will no longer tolerate this.
The little tree was covered with snow.
6. My sister and I are trained classical singers.
7. The little princess was wearing a green dress.
8 My younger brother serves in the army.
9. The farmer and his wife were working in their fields.
10. A rich merchant was passing by the shoemaker's window.
To identify the subject and predicate in the given sentences, follow these steps:
1. The sun was shining brightly. - Subject: The sun - Predicate: was shining brightly
2. The dogs were barking loudly. - Subject: The dogs - Predicate: were barking loudly
3. You don't have to wait for me. - Subject: You - Predicate: don't have to wait for me
4. We will no longer tolerate this. - Subject: We - Predicate: will no longer tolerate this
5. The little tree was covered with snow. - Subject: The little tree - Predicate: was covered with snow
6. My sister and I are trained classical singers. - Subject: My sister and I - Predicate: are trained classical singers
7. The little princess was wearing a green dress. - Subject: The little princess - Predicate: was wearing a green dress
8. My younger brother serves in the army. - Subject: My younger brother - Predicate: serves in the army
9. The farmer and his wife were working in their fields. - Subject: The farmer and his wife - Predicate: were working in their fields
10. A rich merchant was passing by the shoemaker's window. - Subject: A rich merchant - Predicate: was passing by the shoemaker's window
Identifying the subject helps you know who or what the sentence is about, while identifying the predicate tells you what the subject is doing or what is being said about the subject.
