What is the simple predicate in this sentence? The lion is nicknamed the King of the Beasts. Would it be "is" or would it be "is nicknamed"? Thanks!

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12 years ago

is nicknamed

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9 years ago

nicknamed

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11 months ago

The simple predicate in a sentence is the main verb or verb phrase that shows the action or state of being of the subject. In this sentence, the simple predicate is "is nicknamed."

To identify the simple predicate, you can ask yourself what the subject is doing or what is being said about the subject. In this case, the subject is "The lion" and the action being described is that the lion "is nicknamed the King of the Beasts."

While "is" is also a verb in this sentence, it is part of the verb phrase "is nicknamed." The verb phrase "is nicknamed" functions as a complete unit in expressing the action or state of being of the subject, making it the simple predicate of the sentence.