Activity: Identifying Subjects and Verbs

Get some practice identifying the parts of a sentence. After you have finished, check your answers against the answer key.

Identifying Subjects and Verbs Activity

Answer Key

  1. After Keith came to work late for an entire week, management decided to fire him.

  2. Dr. Baqri, my veterinarian, went to Indiana University where she specialized in joint problems common to domestic dogs and cats.

  3. Right now, I have no idea what career field I want to pursue.

  4. Chen stayed in the library and completed the research for his history paper.

  5. Jennifer gave a presentation on the scientific properties of quartz and led a small group activity for her classmates.

  6. Sprouts grow really easily, and they make a healthy protein-packed snack.

  7. Angela Davis was one of the most prominent leaders of the Black Panthers where she worked for civil rights, women's rights, and prison reform.

  8. The procedure of drawing blood requires a number of specific steps.

  9. Many non-functioning satellites and pieces of debris orbit our planet.

  10. Green leafy vegetables contain vitamin A and are a good source of fiber.

  11. I grabbed the last carton of skim milk on the grocery shelf, but when I checked the date, it was not fresh.

  12. Members of our local volunteer fire department undergo regular training to keep their knowledge and skills up to date.

  13. Professor Rodriguez gives really interesting assignments in my psychology class where he has us work together in groups.

  14. My workplace held a really important meeting and expected all employees to attend.

  15. Alex jumped for joy when he got the lead role in the upcoming college play.