How do I find the simple subject and predicate for these sentences.

Question

There was much interest in Oriental culture.

There were questions (S) about (P)this form of drama.

There is some truth to these stories.

Here is a photograph of him in Tokyo.

Is there a shot of David at a tea ceremony.

Answer 1

The simple subject is the verb. The simple subject is the person or think that is doing the action.

There was much interest in Oriental culture

Simple subject: interest
Simple predicate: was

Note: the introductory words, here and there are not part of the simple subject or simple predicate.

I'll be glad to check your answers for the rest of these sentences.

Answer 2

There were questions about this form of drama.
Sub- questions
Pred- about

There is some truth to these stories.
Sub- truth
Pred- is

Here is a photograph of him in Tokyo.
Sub- photograph
Pred- is

Is there a shot of David at a tea ceremony.
Sub- shot
Pred-is