Question

identifying simple and complete predicates

decide whether each predicate is simple or complete, then sort it into the correct column.

writes letters daily
is
writes
is tired today
played for three hours
skipped and jumped

Explanation:

Define simple and complete predicates

Using the Parts of Speech and Sentence Structure knowledge points, we can distinguish between simple and complete predicates. A simple predicate is the main verb or verb phrase that tells what the subject does or is, without any modifiers or objects. A complete predicate consists of the main verb along with all of its accompanying modifiers, objects, or phrases that complete the meaning.

Analyze each given phrase

Let's evaluate each of the six items on the left:

1. writes letters daily: This contains the verb "writes" plus its object "letters" and adverb "daily". Since it has modifiers/objects, it is a complete predicate.
2. is: This is a single linking verb with no modifiers or complements. It is a simple predicate.
3. writes: This is a single action verb with no modifiers or objects. It is a simple predicate.
4. is tired today: This contains the verb "is" along with the predicate adjective "tired" and adverb "today". It is a complete predicate.
5. played for three hours: This contains the verb "played" along with the prepositional phrase "for three hours". It is a complete predicate.
6. skipped and jumped: This is a compound verb consisting of two simple verbs joined by "and" with no other modifiers. In grammar, a compound verb with no modifiers functions as a simple predicate.

Group the items into columns

Now we sort each item into its correct category:

• Simple Predicate: "is", "writes", "skipped and jumped"
• Complete Predicate: "writes letters daily", "is tired today", "played for three hours"

Answer:

Simple Predicate	Complete Predicate
writes	is tired today
skipped and jumped	played for three hours