Question

the complete predicate includes the verb and everything that goes with the verb (adverb, direct and indirect object, predicate nominative, predicate adjective). underline the complete predicate. dad served in the armed forces before building a very successful small business.

Explanation:

The verb is "served" and everything that goes with it including the pre - positional phrase "in the armed forces" and the participial phrase "before building a very successful small business" makes up the complete predicate.

Answer:

Dad $\underline{served\ in\ the\ armed\ forces\ before\ building\ a\ very\ successful\ small\ business}$.