Asked by Dee

Having trouble finding the simple predicates in the follwing sentences..

1.They have destroyed some buildings.

2.The insects bodies can turn wood into food.

3.The insects damage property.

4. These insects eat wood.

5. Most of the insects are workers or soldiers.

6. The mounds contain homes for the insects.

7. Some colonies have made mounds up to forty feet high.

8. Hundreds or even thousands of these insects live together in colonies.
Answered by Ms. Sue
The simple predicate is always the verb or verbs. Helping verbs are included in the simple predicate, too.

Some of our most common verbs are <b>am, is, are, was, were, have, had, has, can, could, might, may</b>.

Other verbs show action like <b>make, live, run, fly, drink, type, study, think</b>.

The simple predicate in your first sentence is <b>have destroyed</b>. The main verb is <b>destroyed</b> and its helping verb is <b>have</b>.

If you post what you think are the simple predicates in the rest of the sentences, we'll be glad to check them for you.
Answered by Dee
Thanks so much Ms. Sue. I think i got it.

1. Have destroyed.
2. Can turn wood
3. Damage
4. Eat
5. are workers
6. contain
7. have made
8. live

How did I do? BTW, i'm 10 :-)
Answered by Ms. Sue
You're very welcome!

Six of your answers are correct! Congratulations! :-)

For number 2, <b>can turn</b> is the verb, but "wood" is a noun and not part of the simple predicate.

The simple predicate in number 5 is <b>are</b>, but "workers" is a noun and not part of the simple predicate.
Answered by Anonymous
have
can
damage
eat
are
contain
have
live
Answered by Writeacher
have destroyed
can turn
damage
eat
are
contain
have made
live
Answered by Dee
Thanks everyone!
Answered by Ann
i need an article about imersonnal senteces with IT
Answered by jasmine
termite
Answered by jania
i kinda need help in english my friend tould me about this website i hope it helps.....can u help me
Answered by Anonymous
Can You Help Me With This Sentence? Most Of The Insects Are Workers Or Soldiers.
Answered by Anonymous
Mr.Sue?
Answered by im not telling my name
I have a question. what is the answer below where is says '' these insects are ... ?
Answered by mary
ya what is the answer?
Answered by Taryn
1. destroyed
2. turn
3. damage
4. eat
5. are
6. contain
7. made
8. live
Answered by Justine
Thank you so much!!!
Answered by Anonymous
So what is the final answer of “what kind of insect is it??
Termite doesn’t fit.
Answered by Josh
Yeah, what's the answer? I've been waiting for years.
Answered by hfsiuhw8
termites
Answered by deez nufs
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