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What is a predicate verb?

A predicate verb is the main verb in a sentence. It tells us what the subject of the sentence is doing or being.

Here's how to find it:

1. Identify the subject: Who or what is the sentence about?

2. Ask "What does the subject do?" or "What is the subject?"

3. The answer is the predicate verb.

Example:

* The cat sleeps on the couch.

* Subject: Cat

* What does the cat do? Sleeps

* Predicate verb: sleeps

Key points about predicate verbs:

* They can be single words or verb phrases (more than one word).

* They can be active or passive.

* They often come after the subject, but not always (in questions, the verb might come first).

Examples of predicate verbs:

* Runs (single word)

* Is playing (verb phrase)

* Was eaten (passive verb phrase)

* Did eat (helping verb + main verb)

Understanding predicate verbs is essential for constructing grammatically correct sentences and effectively conveying your message.

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