8 Ch. 1 --Complete Predicates p. p. 56

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What is a complete predicate?

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The complete predicate includes the verb and all the words that tell what happened in the sentence. For example, in 'Ribbons of water cascaded down the mountainside,' the complete predicate is 'cascaded down the mountainside.'

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Identify the complete predicate in the sentence: 'The background of the flag of Nova Scotia is white.'

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The complete predicate is 'is white.'

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What does the complete predicate tell us in a sentence?

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The complete predicate tells us what the subject does or what happens to the subject.

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Find the complete predicate in this sentence: 'The Chicago Cubs for many years played only in daylight.'

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The complete predicate is 'for many years played only in daylight.'

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What is the role of the verb in a complete predicate?

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The verb is the action word that is part of the complete predicate, indicating what the subject is doing.

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Identify the complete predicate in the question: 'Can the vegetables survive a three week drought?'

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The complete predicate is 'can survive a three week drought.'

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What is an example of a complete predicate in a sentence?

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In the sentence 'A colorful Thanksgiving Day parade always brings out a crowd,' the complete predicate is 'always brings out a crowd.'

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How can you find the complete predicate in a sentence?

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To find the complete predicate, locate the verb and include all the words that describe what the subject is doing.

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What is the difference between a simple predicate and a complete predicate?

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A simple predicate is just the verb, while a complete predicate includes the verb and all the words that provide more information about the action.

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In the sentence 'The dog barked loudly at the stranger,' what is the complete predicate?

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The complete predicate is 'barked loudly at the stranger.'