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Simple Predicates
The predicate of a sentence is the word or group of words that tells what the subject is doing or being.
A simple predicate is a verb that meets the above requirement.
Underline the simple predicate in each sentence. The first four have been done for you.
1. Arnold never speaks to unfriendly polar bears.
2. The weather changed drastically last week.
3. Brian carefully placed the cake into the oven.
4. All our friends are at the party.
5. The sadly silly salesman sold simple Sedgwick a saw.
6. The tiny sea turtles turned instinctively toward the ocean.
7. Sometimes I almost believe what you say.
8. The crystal snowflakes fell endlessly through the night.
9. You should always count your fingers after petting his dog.
10. Who ate all my onion flavored cornflakes?
11. Joan made only one resolution for the new year.
12. They canceled classes because of the storm.
13. Michael's report is fascinating.
14. The holiday decorations cheered the lonely man.
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What is the complete predicate and simple predicate in Davy learned all the latest dances?
latest is the simple predicate and latest dances is the complete predicate
What is the simple predicate for the sentence your brother runs and work out every morning?
The simple predicate is the main verb. In this case there are two verbs that together act as the simple predicate. So the simple predicate is runs,work
Can a simple predicate be two words?
yes it can example: can fly that is a simple predicate
What are example of simple sentence and simple predicate?
the boy ate the apple predicate(ate the apple)
What is the simple predicate in the sentence leibniz's model computed higher numbers?
In this sentence, the simple predicate is "numbers."
Is Do Not a simple predicate?
A simple predicate is only one word, so do not is not a simple predicate
Simple predicate examples?
A simple predicate is the main very that is in the predicate of a sentence. The simple predicate tells you what the subject is doing. An example is in the sentence My mom started the dryer, the word started is the simple predicate.
What is the simple subject and the simple predicate in the sentence You waited for me?
The simple subject is "You" and the simple predicate is "waited."
What is the simple predicate of this sentence The men finished the game in a short time?
finished is the answer its a simple predicate.
Is can a simple predicate?
Can is a modal verb. It is not a predicate or part of predicate until it is used in a sentence.I can see you - can see you = the predicate. can = simple predicate
What is simple predicate?
The KEY word in the predicate part of the sentence. It is not the WHOLE predicate. The simple predicate in a sentence is also known as the verb or verbs. The SIMPLE Predicate is not all the other words that are found in the predicate
What is the complete predicate and simple predicate in this sentence The old man is eating a simple supper?
Complete predicate: is eating a simple supperSimple predicate: is eating
Sometimes called a simple perdicate?
The simple predicate is the key word in the predicate or verb part of the sentence. It is not the entire predicate because then it wouldn't be simple. The simple predicate in a sentence is also known as the verb or verbs. The simple predicate is only the main verb.
What is the simple subject and simple predicate in the sentence Did the class have a good time?
The simple subject is "class," and the simple predicate is "have."
What does a simple predicate consists of?
A simple predicate consists of the verb.
What is the simple predicate in you are going skiing?
"are going" is the simple predicate.
Is the word depends a simple predicate or a verb?
"Depends" is a verb, specifically a linking verb in this context. It connects the subject to additional information in the sentence, indicating a state of being or condition.
