Understanding Predicates
A Grade 6 ELA worksheet on identifying and understanding simple and complete predicates in sentences.
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Understanding Predicates
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Every complete sentence has two main parts: a subject and a predicate. The subject tells who or what the sentence is about. The predicate tells what the subject does or what is being said about the subject. The predicate always contains a verb.
Example: The cat (subject) ran quickly (predicate).
Underline the complete predicate in each sentence.
1. The brave knight fought the dragon.
2. My best friend loves to read mystery novels.
3. The old house stood on a hill.
4. We watched the fireworks display.
The simple predicate is the main verb or verb phrase in the predicate. The complete predicate includes the simple predicate and all the words that modify it or complete its meaning.
Fill in the blanks with the correct term.
1. The main verb in a sentence is called the .
2. The includes the simple predicate and all its modifiers.
Read each statement and determine if it is true or false regarding predicates.
1. The predicate always contains a noun.
True
False
2. The simple predicate is always just one word.
True
False
Choose the best answer for each question.
1. Which of the following is the complete predicate in the sentence: 'The small bird sang a beautiful song'?
The small bird
sang
sang a beautiful song
beautiful song
2. What is the simple predicate in the sentence: 'My cousin quickly finished her homework'?
My cousin
quickly finished
finished
finished her homework
Write two sentences of your own. Underline the complete predicate in the first sentence and circle the simple predicate in the second sentence.
1.
2.