What is a predicate?

In English, the part that expresses the identity, state and characteristics of the subject is called predicate. There are nouns, pronouns, numerals, adjectives, adverbs, infinitives, gerunds, participles, prepositional phrases, clauses and so on. Predicate is located after the copula, which constitutes the so-called copula structure. A copula is a verb that expresses an incomplete predicate relationship. It is often combined with the following predicates to form a system table structure as a predicate. The connecting verb 1. Be is the most common systematic verb and can have many predications. 2. It means that the result becomes when …3. It means the situation, appearance, etc. Like, look, look. 4. It means change: go, get, turn, fall, run, grow, smell; Taste; Sounds,; Look looks 6。 Indicating status: proved to be; Keep still; Stay, stay; Keep it; Location of the stands; Lie is located in the predicate 1. Nouns, pronouns and numerals are used as predications: he finally became a successful piano player. My father used to be a football player. She looks tired. Seven of us. 2. Adjectives are used as predicative: Time is precious to everyone. In times of danger, he kept calm. Dreams will come true. The price sounds reasonable. It is said that this man has gone crazy. China is becoming stronger and stronger. The idea weighed heavily on her mind. They stood quietly without saying a word. Adverbs are used as predicative: Are you there? The manager has gone out to have dinner with customers. It has been many years since he left his hometown. My day's work. Are you on duty today? Everything is in good order. She is in good health. They look out of breath. It's strange that you haven't met. I am very surprised at this. After reading the letter, he looked worried. Hearing the news, they seemed to disapprove. Are you ready? Clauses are used as predicative: ● Leading predicative clauses. The reason why he failed in the exam is that he played too much. The question is whether he will come or not. The question of interrogative pronouns and interrogative adverbs (which are meaningful as sentence components in clauses) is how many people will take part in the game. This is where my parents used to work. Our country is not what it used to be. This is the difference between us. It looks as if a storm is coming. 6. infinitive is used as predicative: all I can do is wait. His job is to feed animals. Our goal is to hold the 2008 Olympic Games. The game was successful in China. He seems very tired. Choose an appropriate answer for each sentence.