Simple Predicates Power-Up!
A Grade 5 ELA worksheet focusing on identifying and understanding simple predicates in sentences.
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Simple Predicates Power-Up!
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Read each section carefully and follow the instructions to complete the activities. Remember, the simple predicate is the main verb in the sentence!
The simple predicate is the main verb or verb phrase in a sentence that tells what the subject does or what is being said about the subject. It is the action word or the state of being word.
Example: The cat **jumped** over the fence.
In this sentence, 'jumped' is the simple predicate.
Directions: Read each sentence and choose the letter that identifies the simple predicate.
1. The clever fox quickly **ran** into the woods.
clever
fox
ran
woods
2. My little brother **eats** all of his vegetables.
little
eats
brother
vegetables
Directions: Fill in the blank with a simple predicate that makes sense in the sentence.
1. The birds sweetly in the morning.
2. My friend a new book every week.
3. The chef a delicious meal for dinner.
Directions: Write two sentences of your own. Underline the simple predicate in each sentence.
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Directions: Read each statement. Circle T if the statement is true, or F if it is false.
1. The simple predicate is always the first word in a sentence.
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False
2. A simple predicate tells what the subject does or is.
True
False