- A simple predicate is the main word or words in the complete predicate of a sentence. The simple predicate is an action verb or a linking verb, together with helping verbs.
- The complete predicate includes all the words that tell what the subject of the sentence is or does. To find the simple predicate, find the
key word in the complete predicate.
The dog ate all of his food.
Complete predicate: ate all of his food
Simple predicate: ate
The trees stood high and tall in the forest.
Complete predicate: stood high and tall in the forest
Simple predicate: stood
The children played by themselves in the sandbox.
Complete predicate: played by themselves in the sandbox
Simple predicate: played