Simple Predicate And Simple Subject

past Kitty Nash

Definition:: The simple predicate of a judgement is the verb that is done in the judgement. It tin exist the activeness that happens, the country of existence, or the linking verb.

Hint:: Ask yourself, "The subject did what?" It tin assistance if you find the bailiwick first.

Carlos wrote a alphabetic character to his uncle. (Carlos did what? He wrote.)
My neighbour's domestic dog barked all dark. (Domestic dog did what? It barked.)

Hint:: A verb phrase is considered a single idea; therefore, it is yet a simple predicate.

Fred Mosby will be my new tutor.
The constabulary officer had explained what happened.

Hint:: Not is not a verb. Therefore, it cannot be part of the unproblematic predicate. Be careful when dealing with contractions.

I don't want spaghetti for dinner again.
I do not desire spaghetti for dinner again.

Practice What You've Learned

Directions:: Use the toolbar above to underline the bailiwick of each sentence one time and the verb of each sentence twice. Remember to include helping verbs.

one.: Roses bloom in my lawn .
ii.: My adjacent door neighbor lives in an erstwhile firehouse .
iii.: Jeremiah volition be coming to our house for the weekend .
4.: The performer danced across the phase .
5.: Ancient people believed in magic .
6.: Those gluey candies are delicious .
seven.: Your teacher does not want your rough draft instead .
eight.: Allison's new car already needs a new bombardment .
9.: My favorite actor's new activity movie is playing in theaters this weekend .
10.: Leading scientists take accepted his theory as fact .