Simple Predicate Practice
This worksheet helps third-grade students identify simple predicates in sentences.
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Simple Predicate Practice
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Read each sentence carefully. Underline the simple predicate (the main verb) in each sentence.
1. The little bird sings a sweet song.
2. My dog loves to chase squirrels.
3. The children play in the park.
4. Mom bakes delicious cookies.
5. The sun shines brightly today.
Fill in the blank with a simple predicate that makes sense.
6. The cat on the couch.
7. We to the store.
8. The flowers in the garden.
9. My brother his bike.
10. The teacher a story.
Read each sentence. If the underlined word is the simple predicate, circle True. If it is not, circle False.
11. The girl quickly <span style='text-decoration: underline;'>ran</span> down the street.
True
False
12. My friend <span style='text-decoration: underline;'>has</span> a new toy.
True
False
13. The big, red <span style='text-decoration: underline;'>ball</span> bounced high.
True
False
14. Which word is the simple predicate in the sentence: 'The happy dog wags its tail.'
happy
dog
wags
tail