Asked by Leslie-To:Writeacher

Question:

A predicate is the part of the sentence that always contains a noun or pronoun.
TRUE
FALSE

The predicate is one of the two main parts of a sentence - The other being the subject. The predicate is said to modify the subject.
(a statement or action) -
50-50 guess. Why I am asking.

Thanks, Leslie
Answered by Writeacher
http://www.answers.com/topic/predicate
See the first noun definition.

Let me know what you think.
Answered by Leslie-To:Writeacher
It sounds to me like it has more to do with the VERB - therefore the ANSWER would be FALSE.
Answered by Writeacher
Right!
Answered by Leslie-To:Writeacher
Thank you -

Found a definition:

the simple predicate is the verb or verb phrase in the sentence.

I told you I would be back - just gearing up for the real GRAMMAR NIGHTMARE ahead of me in the months to come on Medical Transcription.

Thanks again, Leslie
Answered by Writeacher
Yes. Your definition is far better (easier to understand) than that of grammarians!

Think of a sentence like this ~~> Each clause has two parts: the subject and all that goes with it, and the verb and all that goes with it.

A sentence can fit any of these patterns (and a few variations):

1 independent clause = simple sentence
2 independent clauses (joined by a comma and coordinating conjunction -- or by a semicolon) = compound sentence
1 independent and 1 dependent clause = complex sentence
2 independent clauses (joined...) plus 1 dependent clause = complex sentence

http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/
This is one of the most complete sites that explains all kinds of grammar and usage issues. The easiest way to find topics is to use the Index.
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