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Predicates
PredicatesEvery complete sentence has two parts: subject and predicateThe subject is the who (or what) the sentence is about.The predicate tells what the subject does.Judy and her dog run on the beach every day.Who? What do they do?Judy and her dogrun on the beach everyday.SUBJECTPREDICATEEXAMPLE:
To Find the PREDICATE:Ask what does it do?Find the verb (action or linking)Draw a vertical line before the verbThe predicate is the rest of the sentence.Judy and her dog run on the beach every day.EXAMPLE:Find the verb (action or linking)Draw a vertical line before the verbThe predicateis the rest of the sentence.
Lets Practice!My little brother broke his finger.WHO?My little brotherWHAT DID HE DO?broke his finger.SUBJECTPREDICATE
Lets Practice!His Uncle Bob asked for directions.WHO?His Uncle BobWHAT DID HE DO?asked for directions.SUBJECTPREDICATE
Lets Practice!Our babysitter arrived late.WHO?Our babysitterWHAT DID SHE DO?arrived late.SUBJECTPREDICATE
Lets Practice!The children bought a candy bar.WHO?The childrenWHAT DID THEY DO?bought a candy bar.SUBJECTPREDICATE
Lets Practice!Seven monkeys played in the tree.WHO?Seven monkeysWHAT DID THEY DO?played in the tree.SUBJECTPREDICATE
Lets Practice!Jon, Sue and I ate dinner together.WHO?Jon, Sue and IWHAT DID WE DO?ate dinner together.SUBJECTPREDICATE
Lets Practice!Jon and Sue are getting married.WHO?Jon and SueWHAT WILL THEY DO?are getting married.SUBJECTPREDICATE
Lets Practice!Tim and I will be in the wedding.WHO?Tim and IWHAT DID WE DO?will be in the wedding.SUBJECTPREDICATE
Lets Review:To Find the PREDICATE:Ask what does the subject do?Find the verb (action or linking)Draw a vertical line before the verbThe predicate is the rest of the sentence.