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Nouns, Subjects, and Verbs

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Nouns, Subjects, and Verbs

📚 Part 1: Identifying Subjects and Verbs

Remember: The subject is who or what the sentence is about (usually a noun). The verb is what the subject is doing or the state it is in.

1. Underline the subject once and circle the verb in each sentence:

a) The cat sleeps on the mat.

b) Students write in their books.

c) Rain falls heavily outside.

d) My friend plays rugby every weekend.

2. Which word is the subject in this sentence: "The kiwi bird runs quickly through the bush"?

kiwi

bird

runs

bush

3. Which word is the verb in this sentence: "The teacher explains the lesson clearly"?

teacher

explains

lesson

clearly

✏️ Part 2: Building Complete Sentences

4. Complete each sentence by adding a suitable verb:

a) The rugby team _____________ every Tuesday.

b) My favourite book _____________ on the shelf.

c) The pohutukawa tree _____________ red flowers in summer.

d) Our class _____________ to the museum next week.

5. Complete each sentence by adding a suitable subject (noun):

a) _____________ swims in the harbour.

b) _____________ grows in our school garden.

c) _____________ teaches us mathematics.

d) _____________ flies over the mountains.

6. Write three complete sentences about your weekend. Make sure each has a clear subject and verb:

🔗 Part 3: Combining Sentences

7. Combine these pairs of simple sentences using the conjunctions "and," "but," or "so":

a) The weather was cold. We wore our jackets.

b) I wanted to play outside. It started raining.

c) We studied hard for the test. We felt confident.

8. Reflection: How did you decide which words to use as subjects and verbs in your sentences? What helps you write clear sentences?

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