The complete predicate of a sentence includes all the
words after the subject that tell what the subject of the sentence is or
does. The simple predicate is the main word or words in the complete
predicate.
Look at the sentence below. The complete predicate
of the sentence is: "chased us in the field."
The simple predicate is: "chased."
The big bull chased us in the field.
Identify and type the complete predicate for each
sentence below. Next identify the simple predicate. (Be sure
to place a period at the end of the predicate.)
The woman opened the door of the car.
Complete predicate
Simple predicate
Jerry helped his mother with the dishes.
Complete predicate
Simple predicate
Joanna moved the chair into the corner.
Complete predicate
Simple predicate
David unpacked the last of the boxes.
Complete predicate
Simple predicate
Some of the passengers' luggage was lost in the airport.
Complete predicate
Simple predicate
Jenny found her box of pencils and crayons.
Complete predicate
Simple predicate
Our busy day ended with a trip to the store.
Complete predicate
Simple predicate
The notebook is kept next to the phone.
Complete predicate
Simple predicate
Henry is learning to answer the telephone.
Complete predicate
Simple predicate
Justin knows his multiplication facts.
Complete predicate
Simple predicate
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