Choose the best answer.
In which sentence is the underlined word the SIMPLE PREDICATE?
(1 point)
Responses
According to legend, there is buried pirate treasure nearby.
According to legend, there is buried pirate treasure nearby.
People with metal detectors search for it every weekend.
People with metal detectors search for it every weekend.
So far, no treasure has been found.
So far, no treasure has been found.
Most treasure seekers leave here disappointed.
In the sentence "Most treasure seekers leave here disappointed," the underlined word "leave" is the simple predicate.
Identify the most vivid verb.
We gave Jason the puppy because it is his birthday, and he was so excited that his eyes sparkled with delight.
(1 point)
Responses
gave
gave
is
is
was
was
sparkled
The most vivid verb in the sentence is "sparkled."
The simple predicate refers to the verb in a sentence that shows the action or condition of the subject. Based on this definition, the simple predicate in the given options is in the following sentence:
"People with metal detectors search for it every weekend."
The simple predicate in this sentence is "search."