Simple Predicates

What part of the sentence tells what the subject does or is?

• persuade

• predicate

• subject

• statement

Choose ALL correct answers.

The simple predicate is...

• a word from the complete predicate

• one word

• an adjective

• a verb

The complete predicate is underlined. What is the simple predicate?

Fur seals breed on the Pribilof Islands.

• Islands

• Pribilof

• breed

• seals

The complete predicate is underlined. What is the simple predicate?

The Saguaro cactus grows over 60 feet tall.

• grows

• 60 feet tall

• over

• cactus

The complete predicate is underlined. What is the simple predicate?

Conservationists care about wildlife.

• Conservationists

• care

• wildlife

• about

The complete predicate is underlined. What is the simple predicate?

Mountain gorillas live in bands.

• mountains

• gorillas

• bands

• live

The complete predicate is underlined. What is the simple predicate?

Tropical fish love frozen peas.

• fish

• peas

• frozen

• love

Type the complete predicate.

The state of Washington produces the best apples.

Type the simple predicate.

The state of Washington produces the best apples.