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Well, the verb is known as the simple predicate and the entire predicate is known as the complete predicate. A verb phrase is basically a series of verbs. Like when you say, "It could be bad." Verb phrase = the main verb and all its helping verbs.
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What is the simple predicate in The whole team was penalized?
The verb is was; the verb phrase is was penalized(The whole team was penalized...)
Is this sentence correct Tom Goodman's 1971 wife?
No. Every sentence requires a predicate (a verb or action word) and this phrase does not contain a predicate.
Another name for a predicate?
Another name for the predicate in a sentence is a Verb. The Predicate tells what the action is. It's the verb in the sentence.
What is a predicate?
The predicate is the part of the sentences that is not the subject and its modifiers. A predicate is the verb and the words that follow the verb that are related to that verb. A sentence can have one or more predicates. A predicate may be just a verb.The simple predicate is the verb or verb phrase in the sentence (the simple predicate includes helper verbs such as did and can, but not adverbs).The complete predicate includes the verb and all the words that go with it to tell about the subject.For Example: "I did not go to school."Complete predicate - did not go to schoolSimple predicate - did goExamples of predicates in bold:Mary is driving. (the predicate is a verb only)He will come soon. (soon is an adverb modifying the verb 'will come')Mom made some chocolate chip cookies.We had some lunch and then went to the movie. (this sentence has two predicates)
What is the word sometimes called simple predicate?
The simple predicate is more commonly known as the verb.Every complete sentence contains two parts: a subject and a predicate. The subject is what (or whom) the sentence is about, while the predicate tells something about the subject. In the following sentences, the subject is in brackets and the predicate is highlighted:(The dog) barks.(The dog) chased the cat around the garden.(The board) discussed the upcoming merger.A predicate has at its centre a simple predicate, which is always the verb or verbs that link up with the subject. In the above examples, the simple predicates are "barks" "chased" and "discussed".
What is the simple predicate of this sentence The parade has started.?
A simple predicate consists of only a verb or verb phrase. In this sentence the verb phrase is -- has started
What is required in a predicate?
A predicate requires a verb or a verb phrase. A predicate must also refer to the subject of the sentence.
Sometimes called the simple predicate?
The predicate is everything in a sentence that is not the subject. A simple predicate is a finite verb e.g. I am, or Stuff happens.
What is the simple predicate in The whole team was penalized?
The verb is was; the verb phrase is was penalized(The whole team was penalized...)
What is the simple predicate in the sentence Mrs Parks is 83 years old.?
The simple predicate in the sentence is "is 83 years old" because it is the main verb phrase that describes the subject "Mrs. Parks."
Is this sentence correct Tom Goodman's 1971 wife?
No. Every sentence requires a predicate (a verb or action word) and this phrase does not contain a predicate.
Which sentence type includes a verb that connects the subject to a word or phrase in the predicate that renames or describes the subject?
Compound sentences include a verb that connects the subject to a word or phrase in the predicate. The predicate will then rename or describe the subject.
Is were a simple predicate?
Were is a verb. Part of the verb "To Be". Is Are Were Was be been ***A predicate is a noun with a verb. Such as Sally slept here. Here is the predicate of the verb slept. Sally is the subject.
Is keeps a simple predicate?
Yes, "keeps" is a simple predicate because it is the main verb in the sentence and expresses the action or state of the subject.
One of the company's secretaries. Is this a correct sentence?
This is a phrase, not a sentence. It lacks any sort of verb or predicate to qualify it as a sentence.
Witch is the complete predicate and simple predicate of these sentence Sandra tries on her uniform?
The complete predicate is "tries on her uniform," which includes the verb "tries" and the prepositional phrase "on her uniform." The simple predicate is "tries," which is the main verb of the sentence.
Which is the predicate noun of that hamster is your family pet?
The predicate noun is pet.A predicate is the verb and all of the words that follow that are related to that verb (in other words, all the words that are not the subject or subject phrase). A sentence may have more than one verb or predicate.In the example sentence the predicate is 'is your family pet'.
