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Which of the following best defines a complete predicate in a sentence?

Only the verb of the sentence

The subject and the verb of the sentence

The verb and all words modifying the verb

A complete predicate refers to the part of a sentence that includes not just the main verb but also all the words that provide additional information and context about the action. This encompasses the verb along with any objects, complements, and modifiers that can amplify the meaning of that action. When considering the other options, the first choice, which states that a complete predicate is only the verb, is incomplete because it neglects the necessary modifiers and objects that accompany the verb. The second option, which describes the complete predicate as including the subject and the verb, is a mix of components; while the verb is a part of the complete predicate, the subject itself does not belong to the predicate. The fourth choice focuses solely on the noun that performs the action, which only represents the subject of the sentence rather than the complete predicate. Thus, identifying the complete predicate as the verb along with all its modifiers captures the full scope of that part of the sentence, making option C the correct and comprehensive definition.

The noun that performs the action

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