The predicate
The predicate is the second principal part of the sentence which expresses an action, state, or quality of the person or thing denoted by the subject. It is grammatically dependent upon the subject.
As a rule the predicate contains a finite verb which may express tense, mood, voice, aspect, and sometimes person and number. According to the structure and the meaning of the predicate we distinguish two main types: the simple predicate and the compound predicate.
Types of Predicate
Simple Compound
Verbal Nominal Verbal Nominal
Modal Aspect
Nominal Aspect Nominal
The Simple Predicate (ways of expressing) |
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verbal |
1. verb (synthetic or analytical) |
John runs quickly. I was sent in to get my tea. I didn’t care about the consequences. Perhaps will even remember that woman. |
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2. phraseological unit |
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a) denoting single action to have a look, to have a smoke, to have a talk, to give a laugh, to give a push, to give a push, to give a look, to take a look, to make a move, to make a remark, to pay a visit. |
He gave a cry. The man gave a violent start. Did you have a sleep? It’s time we were making a move. |
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b) denoting various kinds of actions to get rid (of), to get hold (of), to make use (of), to take care (of), to loose sight (of), to make fun (of), to pay attention, to make up one’s mind, to change one’s mind, to take part, to take leave (of). |
Are you taking part in the concert? I will get in touch with you later. She has never made use of her power. |
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nominal |
(no link verb, there is an implied negation) 1. noun |
Me, a liar! My son a clergyman! |
Мен - өтірікші! (Мүмкін емес!) Менің ұлым - священник! (Мүмкін емес!) |
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2. adjective |
Nick, dishonest! |
Ник - әділітсіз! (Мүмкін емес!) |
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3. infinitive or infinitive phrase |
My boy insult a gentleman at my table! |
Қалай менің ұлым менің үстелімнің басында мырзаны балағаттайды! (Мүмкін емес!) |
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4. participle or participial phrase |
She spying! |
Ол шпиондық әрекет жасау! (Мүмкін емес!) |
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