Complete Sentences with Subject and Predicate Activity

Six subject cards and six predicate cards pair up to build complete sentences such as 'The astronaut floated in space.'
Grades
Grades 1–2
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Updated Sep 27, 2026

Subject
Grammar, ELA
Topic
Subject and Predicate, Sentences
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Activities
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Ontario expectations
B3.1 — Ontario grade 1 language b3.1

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About this resource

This activity is perfect for students who need help understanding how to create complete sentences with a subject and predicate. This activity can be used in a small group or as a whole class. This is a great way for students to practice creating complete sentences.

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Teaching tips & learning objectives

Learning objectives

  • Combine a subject and a predicate to form a grammatically complete sentence

  • Recognize which subject and predicate pairing produces a logical, complete sentence

Teaching tips

  • Cut the cards apart and shuffle the predicate cards before handing them out so students actively match rather than simply read pre-paired sentences.

  • Use as a small-group or centre activity where students race to correctly pair all six subject and predicate cards.

  • Follow up by having students write one or two of their own original subject-predicate sentence pairs using the same sentence pattern.

Skills covered

  • Subject-predicate matching — students combine a subject card with the correct predicate card to form a complete sentence.

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Ontario curriculum

Ontario curriculum expectations

Ontario expectations

  • B3.1 — Ontario Grade 1 Language B3.1: identify and construct simple and compound sentences, including declarative, imperative, interrogative, and exclamatory sentences.

Core concepts

  • Subjects and predicates

  • Complete sentences

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