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Predicate
That part of the sentence which says something about the subject is the predicate .
Read the following example:
G Roma goes to church every Sunday.
In the above sentence, the word Roma is the subject , and goes to church every
Sunday is the predicate.
Roma goes to church every Sunday.
Subject Predicate
A simple predicate (or verb) describes the action or condition of the subject or
subjects in a sentences.
Read the following example:
1. Diana sketched .
2. Always support each other.
3. Rarely complains about snow.
A. Circle the subject and underline the predicate of each sentence given
below.
1. My mother stitched a new frock.
2. The children built a sand castle.
3. Everyone in the stadium watched the game.
4. The queen sat on an ivory throne.
5. Do not speak ill of anyone.
6. Johny bought a tie for his dad.
B. Add a predicate to each sentence given below.
1. The leader _____________________________
2. The police officer _____________________________
3. The lady with the red dress _____________________________
4. The lost child _____________________________
5. Indian dancers _____________________________
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