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Predicate

usgb/ˈpredɪkət/Volume
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Action or StatePlay
A predicate can describe an action the subject does or a state of being it is in. Slide'The dog barks loudly' shows action; 'The dog seems tired' shows state.
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Includes VerbPlay
Every predicate will include a verb or verb phrase, which is key to its meaning. SlideIn 'Birds fly,' 'fly' is the verb in the predicate.