Predicate (grammar)

In grammar, a predicate is one of the two main parts of a sentence (the other being the subject, which the predicate modifies). The predicate must contain a verb and can contain objects or phrases govened by the verb. The predicate provides information about the subject, such as what the subject is doing or what the subject is like.

A Predicate Nominative is a word that renames the subject, such as "George III is the king of England", king being the Predicate Nominative.

A Predicate Adjective is a word that describes the subject, such as "Jenny is attractive", attractive being the Predicate Adjective.