Which part of a sentence usually contains the verb and says what the subject does?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. The predicate
- Step 1: Each simple sentence has a subject and a predicate. Step 2. The predicate is built around the verb. Answer: the predicate. Why not the others: An object receives the action, an adverbial gives the circumstances, and an attribute describes a noun.
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