Asked by Kelley

What is the predicate word in this sentence

Peanut butter is rich in protein?

Rich or protein?
Answered by Ms. Sue
The simple predicate is always the verb.

The verb in this sentence is IS.

The complete predicate is IS RICH IN PROTEIN.

Answered by Kelley
The directions ask for the predicate word?
Answered by Writeacher
Please re-read Ms Sue's first and second sentences ... several times if you have to.
Answered by Ms. Sue
Strange directions.

The only answer can be IS.

Answered by Kelley
We are to underline the verb and identify the predicate noun or adjective?
Answered by Ms. Sue
Ahh -- that makes a big difference!

Since "in protein" is a prepositional phrase, the predicate noun or adjective cannot be protein.

What do you think the predicate adjective is?

Answered by Kelley
What about ninety percent of its ingredients are crushed peanuts.

Crushed or peanuts and why?
Answered by Ms. Sue
Peanuts tells what most of the ingredients are. Crushed is an adjective modifying this predicate noun.

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