1. Part 2: Complete Predicate Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

2. Today, we’re going to focus on the simple predicate and complete predicate. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

3. The simple predicate is the verb that tells what the subject is or does. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

4. EXAMPLES Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

5. Simple Predicate The brown, furry dog ate ice cream. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

6. Simple Predicate The puppy is cute. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

7. The complete predicate includes all of the words that go with the verb. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

8. EXAMPLE Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

9. Simple Predicate The brown, furry dog ate ice cream. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

10. Simple Predicate The puppy is cute. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

11. YOU TRY! Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

12. Directions: Circle the simple predicate and underline the complete predicate. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

13. The kitten is curious. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

14. The beagle pup winked at me. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

15. The hamster sleeps quietly in my hand. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott