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Big Predicate

A big predicate refers to a grammatical term that encompasses a verb phrase that includes multiple words or elements that convey complete meaning in a sentence. It consists of a main verb along with one or more auxiliary verbs, helping verbs, or additional particles.

Examples:

• Verb phrase: She has been planning a surprise party.
• Main verb: The kids were playing soccer in the park.
• Helping verb: He should have eaten breakfast.
• Particle: They ran out of the building.

Usage:

Big predicates are important in sentence construction as they help convey additional information, such as tense, aspect, and mood. By combining main verbs with auxiliary verbs or particles, sentences become more nuanced and versatile.

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