Task: Finding the Simple Predicate in Each Sentence
The
simple predicate is the main verb or verb phrase in a sentence that tells what the subject is doing or being. It describes the action or state of being of the subject.
#### Instructions:
Underline the simple predicate in each sentence below.
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Solutions:
1.
The brown horse appeared at the starting line.
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Simple Predicate: *appeared*
2.
The student arrived late to class because he woke up late.
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Simple Predicate: *arrived*
3.
John looked out of the window to check the sky.
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Simple Predicate: *looked*
4.
The big audience grew very restless waiting for the play to start.
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Simple Predicate: *grew*
5.
The air in the classroom smelled fresh.
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Simple Predicate: *smelled*
6.
The blue dolphin swam freely in the ocean.
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Simple Predicate: *swam*
7.
The wealthy owners grew flowers all around their house.
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Simple Predicate: *grew*
8.
The race track looks very wet because it has been in the rain many hours.
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Simple Predicate: *looks*
9.
The brown horse galloped around the track.
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Simple Predicate: *galloped*
10.
The blue birds love to eat peanuts.
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Simple Predicate: *love*
11.
The basketball players warmed up before the game.
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Simple Predicate: *warmed*
12.
Bird watchers must always wait with patience.
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Simple Predicate: *must wait*
13.
The big company pays for its workers medical insurance.
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Simple Predicate: *pays*
14.
The bank will keep a record of your work.
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Simple Predicate: *will keep*
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Explanation:
- The
simple predicate is the part of the sentence that expresses the action (verb) performed by the subject or describes the state of being.
- In each sentence, identify the main verb or verb phrase that directly relates to the subject.
- For example, in "The brown horse appeared at the starting line," the subject is "The brown horse," and the action it performs is "appeared." Therefore, "appeared" is the simple predicate.
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Final Answer:
1.
appeared
2.
arrived
3.
looked
4.
grew
5.
smelled
6.
swam
7.
grew
8.
looks
9.
galloped
10.
love
11.
warmed
12.
must wait
13.
pays
14.
will keep
Boxed Final Answer:
\boxed{
\begin{aligned}
&1. \text{appeared} \\
&2. \text{arrived} \\
&3. \text{looked} \\
&4. \text{grew} \\
&5. \text{smelled} \\
&6. \text{swam} \\
&7. \text{grew} \\
&8. \text{looks} \\
&9. \text{galloped} \\
&10. \text{love} \\
&11. \text{warmed} \\
&12. \text{must wait} \\
&13. \text{pays} \\
&14. \text{will keep}
\end{aligned}
}
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of parts of sentences worksheet.
