1. Complete Predicates
The complete predicate of a sentence tells what the subject is or what it does

2. Orange and yellow leaves fall. The winter sun sets.
Sometimes the complete predicate is one word. The complete predicate of each sentence below is shown in blue.
A cool breeze blows.
Orange and yellow leaves fall.
The winter sun sets.

3. A new season comes every few months.
Usually, however, the complete predicate is a group of words. All the words in the complete predicate tell what the subject is or does. The complete predicate of each sentence below is shown in blue.
A new season comes every few months.
The autumn days grow shorter and cooler.
Squirrels gather nuts for the long winter.

4. Strategy
When looking for the complete predicate, first find the complete subject. Most complete predicates come after the complete subject. Remember that a complete predicate is often more than one word.

5. Check Your Understanding: Write the letter of the complete predicate for each sentence.
The autumn moon glows.
The autumn b. moon glows c. glows
The dry leaves rustle.
Dry leaves b. rustle c. leaves
Many people enjoy cool weather.
Many people b. enjoy cool weather
The children catch bright leaves
Catch bright leaves b. The children

6. Answers C B A