* Verb: A verb is a word that describes an action, state of being, or occurrence. It's the core of a sentence, telling us what the subject does or is.
* Example: "The dog ran." "She is happy."
* Predicate: The predicate is the part of a sentence that tells us something about the subject. It includes the verb and any other words that modify or complete the verb.
* Example: "The dog ran quickly down the street." "She is very happy."
In essence:
* The verb is a single word that describes the action.
* The predicate is a larger part of the sentence that includes the verb and other words that give us more information about the action or state of being.
Think of it this way:
* The verb is the engine of the sentence.
* The predicate is the whole train, including the engine and the cars carrying the rest of the information.
So, while every predicate must contain a verb, not every verb makes up a complete predicate.