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Predicate

Definition

A word or phrase, especially a verb, that says something about the subject of a sentence or clause, expressing what is done, experienced, or stated about it.

Example Sentences

1In the sentence 'The dog is barking', 'is barking' is the predicate, describing the action of the subject 'dog'.
2What is the predicate in the sentence 'She will attend the meeting'?
3The predicate 'has been working' in the sentence 'She has been working for three hours' indicates the duration of the action.
4Identify the predicate in each of the following sentences and explain its function.
5In logic, a predicate is a symbol or phrase that expresses a property or relation, often used to make statements about objects or individuals.

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