What is the predicate in ‘The old bridge across the river needs repair’?
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The predicate states what is said about the subject.
Here it tells that the bridge needs repair.
Practice IBA English Composition questions with answers and explanations.
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The predicate states what is said about the subject.
Here it tells that the bridge needs repair.
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The phrase is built around the head noun 'musician.'
The other words function as determiners and modifiers.
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'Although' introduces a contrast between the rain and the continuation of the match.
It is a subordinating conjunction of concession.
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'With great care' can modify a verb by explaining how an action is done.
It therefore functions adverbially.
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'Unless' means except if and states a necessary condition.
Entry is denied without the identity card.
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The relative clause begins with 'who' and describes a noun.
A clause that modifies a noun functions adjectivally.
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'So that' introduces the purpose of saving money.
The laptop purchase is the intended result.
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'What she decided' can function as a subject or object in a larger sentence.
A dependent clause performing a noun role is a noun clause.
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'Whereas' contrasts the preferences of the two sisters.
It joins two clauses with opposing information.
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The correct correlative pair is 'either...or.'
The two alternatives are expressed in parallel form.
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'Both...and' joins two qualities that are equally true.
The construction correctly links the parallel adjectives.
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The fixed correlative structure is 'no sooner...than.'
It shows that the second event followed immediately.