Indicate whether the following underlined part of sentences is the predicate.
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Simple Predicate Notes
A simple predicate is the KEY word in the predicate part of the sentence. It is not the WHOLE predicate. The simple predicate in a sentence is also known as the verb or verbs. The SIMPLE Predicate is not all the other words that are found in the predicate. (Then it wouldn't be so simple, would it?)
Example: The happy, excited fans cheered for Joe Abbott. The word cheered is the simple predicate and also the vern in this sentence.
Sometimes there are helping verbs in a sentence. They will also be a part of the simple predicate.
Example:
I am typing this quiz for you to take.
"Am typing" is the complete verb and is also the simple predicate.
Do you know what the simple subject is in this sentence?
Balls bounce.
Yes
No
The Aztecs played ringball.
Yes
No
The pitcher, a lefthander, was throwing mostly fastballs.
Yes
No
The game of golf was invented in Scotland.
Yes
No
The soccer ball in the garage had lost most of its air.
Yes
No
The surprised umpire lost his glasses.
Yes
No
Sally Jo, a champion rodeo rider, practiced every day for six hours.
Yes
No
The player in the red shirt has made three fouls in just the first half of the game.
Yes
No
The winner of last year's prize is playing again this year.
