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What is the complete predicate in following sentence Amanda has been practicing violin all afternoon.?

The complete predicate is has been practicing violin all afternoon.

Here's why:

* Predicate: The part of the sentence that tells us what the subject does or is.

* Complete Predicate: Includes the verb and all its modifiers (words that describe or give more information about the verb).

In this sentence:

* Subject: Amanda

* Verb: has been practicing

* Modifiers: violin, all afternoon

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