* Definition of a Predicate: A predicate is the part of a sentence that tells us something about the subject. It usually includes a verb and any objects or modifiers that complete the verb's meaning.
* One-Word Verbs: Many verbs can stand alone as a predicate. Consider these examples:
* Subject: The dog barked.
* Subject: The sun shines.
* Subject: She slept.
In these cases, the verb (barked, shines, slept) acts as the complete predicate.
* Implied Subjects: Sometimes, the subject is implied, and the predicate is a single word:
* Subject: (You) Go!
* Subject: (It) Rains!
Here, the subject is understood, and the verb "go" or "rains" forms the entire predicate.
Therefore, a predicate can be a single word, especially when that word is a verb functioning as the main action or state of being in the sentence.