Verbs,Verb Phrases (Predicates), and subjects

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What is a verb?

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A verb is a word that describes an action, occurrence, or state of being.

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What is a simple predicate?

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The simple predicate is the main verb or verb phrase in a sentence that tells what the subject does.

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What is a verb phrase?

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A verb phrase consists of a main verb and any auxiliary (helping) verbs.

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What is a subject in a sentence?

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The subject is the part of the sentence that tells who or what the sentence is about.

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What is a simple subject?

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The simple subject is the main noun or pronoun that the sentence is about, without any modifiers.

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Identify the simple predicate in the sentence: 'The dog barked loudly.'

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barked

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Identify the simple subject in the sentence: 'The teacher explained the lesson.'

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teacher

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What is the difference between a simple subject and a complete subject?

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The simple subject is the main noun or pronoun, while the complete subject includes all modifiers that describe it.

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What is an example of a verb phrase?

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An example of a verb phrase is 'has been running'.

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How do you identify the simple predicate in a sentence?

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To identify the simple predicate, find the main verb or verb phrase that expresses the action or state of being.