Predicate of a Sentence

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What is a predicate in a sentence?

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The predicate is the part of a sentence that tells what the subject does or what happens to the subject.

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Identify the predicate in the sentence: 'The cat sleeps on the mat.'

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sleeps

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Identify the predicate in the sentence: 'The dog barked loudly.'

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barked loudly

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What does the predicate tell us about the subject?

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It tells us what the subject is doing or what is happening to the subject.

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In the sentence 'She runs every morning,' what is the predicate?

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runs every morning

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Identify the predicate in the sentence: 'They are playing soccer.'

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are playing soccer

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What is the difference between a subject and a predicate?

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The subject is who or what the sentence is about, while the predicate tells what the subject does.

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Identify the predicate in the sentence: 'The flowers bloom in spring.'

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bloom in spring

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What is the role of the predicate in a sentence?

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The role of the predicate is to provide information about the action or state of being of the subject.

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Identify the predicate in the sentence: 'The teacher explained the lesson.'

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explained the lesson