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Identifying Simple Predicates

A Grade 6 ELA worksheet focused on identifying simple predicates in sentences, aligning with CCSS standards.

Grade 6 ELA GrammarGrammar and MechanicsSimple Predicate
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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.6.1.A

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ELAGrammarSimple PredicateGrade 6
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Identifying Simple Predicates

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Read each sentence carefully. Identify the simple predicate (the main verb or verb phrase) and follow the instructions for each section.

Underline the simple predicate in each sentence.

1. The quick brown fox   over the lazy dog.

2. My best friend   a new book every week.

3. The students   quietly during the test.

4. Birds   in the early morning.

5. She   an amazing painting.

Choose the correct simple predicate for each sentence.

6. The old house stood on a hill.

a

house

b

stood

c

old house

d

on a hill

Determine if the underlined word is the simple predicate of the sentence.

7. The dog <span style="text-decoration: underline;">barked</span> loudly at the mailman.

T

True

F

False

8. Write two sentences. In the first sentence, underline the simple predicate. In the second sentence, circle the simple predicate.