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Predicate

/prˈɛdəˌkeɪt/
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(noun) The part of the sentence (or clause) which states a property that a subject has or is characterized by.

This sentence has a predicate but no subject.
The sentence must have a predicate.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ of the sentence contains the verb and provides information about the subject.

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