Identify the complete predicate of a sentence
Key Notes:-
📝 Identify the Complete Predicate of a Sentence
| What is a Predicate? |
The predicate tells us what the subject does or what happens to the subject.
- It includes the verb (action) and all the words that tell more about the action.
- Think of it as: “What’s happening?” in the sentence.
| Complete Predicate vs Simple Predicate |
| Type | Example | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| Simple Predicate | 🏃♂️ runs | Only the main verb (action) |
| Complete Predicate | 🏃♂️ runs very fast in the park | Verb + all words that tell more about the action |
| How to Identify the Complete Predicate |
- Find the subject (who or what the sentence is about). 👀
- Everything else in the sentence is the complete predicate. ✨
Example:
The cat 🐱 slept on the soft, cozy mat.
- Subject: The cat
- Complete Predicate: slept on the soft, cozy mat
My brother 👦 is reading a funny storybook.
- Subject: My brother
- Complete Predicate: is reading a funny storybook
| Tips & Tricks |
- The predicate always contains the verb. 💡
- It tells the action or what is being said about the subject.
- Ask: “What is the subject doing?” 🤔
| Practice Time! 🏆 |
Underline the complete predicate:
- The dog 🐶 barked loudly at the stranger.
- We 🎨 painted colourful pictures in art class.
- The children 👧👦 are playing in the garden.
| ✅ Answer Key: |
- barked loudly at the stranger
- painted colourful pictures in art class
- are playing in the garden
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