Question

ii the simple predicate is the main word or words in the complete predicate. the simple predicate is a verb. it may be a one - word verb, or it may be a verb phrase. a verb phrase consists of a main verb and its helping verbs. complete subject complete predicate examples my brother | sings in the third act. complete subject complete predicate taylor | is sorting the mail. complete subject complete predicate our group | will be joining the cleanup committee. the words not and never, which are frequently used with verbs, are not part of a verb phrase. both of these words are adverbs. examples we | did not listen to the radio this morning. gordon | has never played football. exercise 8 identifying complete predicates and verbs in each sentence below, underline the complete predicate once and the verb twice. ex. your body can repair itself. 1. even a small burn should not be neglected. 2. you should hold a minor burn under cool water for 10 minutes. 3. some skin cells are destroyed by the heat. 4. you should never put grease, butter, or ice on a burn. 5. usually, a small blister forms over the hurt area.

Explanation:

1. "should not be neglected" es el predicado completo, "be" es el verbo.
2. "should hold a minor burn under cool water for 10 minutes" es el predicado completo, "hold" es el verbo.
3. "are destroyed by the heat" es el predicado completo, "are" es el verbo.
4. "should never put grease, butter, or ice on a burn" es el predicado completo, "put" es el verbo.
5. "usually, a small blister forms over the hurt area" es el predicado completo, "forms" es el verbo.

Answer:

1. Even a small burn should not be neglected. be
2. You should hold a minor burn under cool water for 10 minutes. hold
3. Some skin cells are destroyed by the heat. are
4. You should never put grease, butter, or ice on a burn. put
5. Usually, a small blister forms over the hurt area. forms