Understanding Predicates in Writing
Learn about predicates in writing, including simple and complete predicates and how they function in sentences. Examples and explanations included for better understanding.
Understanding Predicates in Writing
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Predicates Copy all writing in blue. By: Eric, Jackson, and Evon
John went to the store. • What is the predicate of this sentence?
John went to the store. • What is the predicate of this sentence?
The Predicate of a sentence tells something about the subject
Some examples are: • The phone rang. • “Jade Wong grew up in San Francisco.” • (only copy one!)
Complete predicate: The jet broke the sound barrier. • Simple predicate: The jet broke the sound barrier.
What kind of predicate is this? • The lamp shattered on the floor. • COMPLETE!!!
How about this one? • The lamp was destroyed after it fell from the table. • SIMPLE!!!!!