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Predicates in English with sentences

We all write every single day, whether it’s a text message, report, or email. And that means we all compose sentences that are crafted from different parts. Yup, there are different parts of sentences. And guess what? Learning what the different parts of a sentence are called can show a mastery of language.
By elementary school, kids begin learning about the different parts of a sentence. These parts give each word a job. And every complete sentence needs two things: a subject and a predicate. But what exactly are they?
The subject of the sentence is what (or whom) the sentence is about. In the sentence “The cat is sleeping in the sun,” the word cat is the subject.
A predicate is the part of a sentence, or a clause, that tells what the subject is doing or what the subject is. Let’s take the same sentence from before: “The cat is sleeping in the sun.” The clause sleeping in the sun is the predicate; it’s dictating what the cat is doing. Cute!
How can you tell the difference between a subject and a predicate?
One way to remember the difference between the two is that the subject will be a noun or pronoun. The predicate will contain a verb in addition to a possible modifier.
The subject is still he, but the predicate has some extra words: reads the book. Since it’s still modifying the subject and contains a verb, it’s still serving the same function.
Are you ready to kick it up a notch?
“He reads the book in the park on Tuesdays.”
Can you guess the subject?
It’s still he!
The predicate is slightly more complicated: reads the book in the park on Tuesdays. Yup, all of it.
How about when the subject isn’t at the start of the sentence?
“Maria’s sisters are going to the pool.”
The subject in this sentence isn’t Maria, even though at first glance it seems like it is. This sentence is actually about Maria’s sisters; they are the subject. The predicate is are going to the pool because it shows what the sisters are doing.
Let’s try one more:
“Aileen really liked the piece of artwork because it reminded her of her childhood.”
If you identified Aileen as the subject, you’re correct. Likewise, if you said it, you are also correct. This sentence has two parts, and because joins the two. Aileen is the subject of the predicate really liked the piece of artwork. It is the subject of the predicate reminded her of her childhood.
Another way to practice the subject and the predicate is to illustrate simple pictures of actions and describe who (the subject) is and what they’re doing (the predicate). Use your imagination and have fun with it. There are endless combinations of subjects and predicates.
"It's the basis of ordinary etiquette / to be sure of your subject and your predicate." This lyric from a children's play about acceptable grammar is certainly true; however, not everyone can point out the predicate in a sentence (even if they are sure of the subject). Learn more about what a predicate is with the predicate meaning and how to identify one in a sentence
The predicate of a sentence is the part that modifies the subject of a sentence or clause in some way. The predicate specifies what the subject is or does or tells what is done to the subject. Because the subject is the person, place or thing that a sentence is about, the predicate must contain a verb explaining what the subject does. It can also include a modifier, an object or a compliment.
The verb (or verb phrase) alone is the simple predicate.
The verb paired with all of the other words that describe its action form the complete predicate.
A predicate can be as simple as a single word that shows the action in a sentence. It is used to tell you what the subject of the sentence does. Look at a few of the shorter sentences in the English language. The subjects are underlined and the predicates are bold.
She danced. - The subject of the sentence is "she," the person being spoken about. But what is being conveyed or expressed about this person? She performed an action, of course; she danced. The word that modifies the subject "she" is the past-tense verb "danced," which is the predicate.
It talked! - "It" might be a baby saying a word for the first time, a parrot squawking "Hello" or even an inanimate object somehow bestowed with the power of speech. What you know about "it" is that, according to the sentence, it spoke. "Talked" modifies the subject "it," so "talked" is the predicate.
I sing. - The subject of the sentence is "I." What is the point of the sentence? For the subject to specify an action that they perform, which is to sing. "Sing" is the verb that is the predicate of this sentence.
Predicates vary in length and complexity. The sentences below are very simple examples of what predicates are since the predicate is expressed entirely by one verb. A simple predicate may also be a short verb phrase.
In the examples below, the complete predicate is in bold in each example, while the subject is underlined. The simple predicate is noted in parentheses after each sentence.
He was cooking dinner. (simple predicate - cooking)
We saw the cat outside. (simple predicate - saw)
I walked the dog. (simple predicate - walked)
Anthony wrote to his friend. (simple predicate - wrote)
They ate all the candy. (simple predicate - ate)
My aunt moved. (simple predicate - moved)
The house has a new roof. (simple predicate - has)
Andrew threw the ball. (simple predicate -threw)
He is sad. (simple predicate - is)
A complete predicate is the verb that shows the action and the modifying phrase that completes the thought, basically everything in the sentence that isn't the subject.
As with the section above, the complete predicate is in bold in each example, while the subject is underlined. The simple predicate is noted in parentheses after each sentence.
She is dancing on stage for the first time. (simple predicate - is dancing)
My family is arriving early tomorrow. (simple predicate - is arriving)
She was upset for a long time over the break-up. (simple predicate - was upset)
I have been studying for hours. (simple predicate - have been studying)
We are going to the movies later. (simple predicate - are going)
My parents just finished repainting their house. (simple predicate - just finished)
You were visiting us this time last year. (simple predicate - were visiting)
He has left his hometown for the big city. (simple predicate - has left)
The children believe in Santa Claus. (simple predicate - believe in)
Our new puppy has been crying all night. (simple predicate - has been)
In addition to simple predicates, there are also compound predicates. A compound predicate gives two or more details about the same subject and has two or more verbs joined by a conjunction. For example: "She visited her cousins and met all their friends." In this example, "she" is the subject and "visited her cousins" and "met all their friends" are the compound predicates joined by the conjunction "and."
In the examples below, the subject is underlined, the complete predicates are bold and the simple predicate is noted in parentheses after each sentence.
He did homework and played video games. (simple predicates - did, played)
She likes dolls but hates trains. (simple predicates - likes, hates)
The mail was late but arrived later that evening. (simple predicates - was, arrived)
He lives in Italy and speaks English and Italian. (simple predicates - lives in, speaks)
We completed the project and won a prize. (simple predicates - completed, won)
She slept in and was late for work. (simple predicates - slept in, was late)
My sister fell and hurt her shoulder. (simple predicates - fell, hurt)
Mark broke his computer, so he borrowed one from his friend. (simple predicates - broke, borrowed)
The cat chased the mouse and trapped it in the kitchen. (simple predicates - chased, trapped)
We shopped and ate lunch at the mall. (simple predicates - shopped, ate)

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