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The document outlines different degrees of predicates in sentences, categorized into one-place, two-place, and three-place predicates. Degree one predicates involve a single argument, degree two predicates involve two arguments, and degree three predicates involve three arguments. Examples are provided for each category to illustrate their structure.

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The document outlines different degrees of predicates in sentences, categorized into one-place, two-place, and three-place predicates. Degree one predicates involve a single argument, degree two predicates involve two arguments, and degree three predicates involve three arguments. Examples are provided for each category to illustrate their structure.

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Sentences with a Verb as a Predicate of Degree One (One-


place Predicate):

A degree one predicate (or one-place predicate) takes a single


argument (subject).

1. She sleeps.
2. The baby cried.
3. The dog barks.
4. I laughed.
5. He arrived.

2. Sentences with a Verb as a Predicate of Degree Two (Two-


place Predicate):

A degree two predicate (or two-place predicate) takes two


arguments (subject and object).

1. She reads a book.


2. I saw him.
3. He loves pizza.
4. They built a house.
5. The teacher explains the lesson.

3. Sentences with a Verb as a Predicate of Degree Three


(Three-place Predicate):

A degree three predicate (or three-place predicate) takes three


arguments.

1. She gave him a gift.


2. I sent her a letter.
3. The chef served us dinner.
4. They offered me a job.
5. The teacher showed the students the book.
4. Sentences with an Adjective as a Predicate of Degree One
(One-place Predicate):

An adjective predicate of degree one describes a single subject.

1. The sky is blue.


2. She is tired.
3. The soup tastes delicious.
4. The movie was interesting.
5. The book is boring.

5. Sentences with an Adjective as a Predicate of Degree Two


(Two-place Predicate):

An adjective predicate of degree two involves two arguments


(subject and object of comparison).

1. He is taller than me.


2. This test is easier than the last one.
3. Her dress is more beautiful than mine.
4. The car is faster than the truck.
5. She is smarter than her classmates.

6. Sentences with a Noun as a Predicate of Degree One (One-


place Predicate):

A noun predicate of degree one describes a single subject.

1. He is a teacher.
2. She became a doctor.
3. He is an engineer.
4. The cat is a pet.
5. I am a student.
7. Sentences with a Noun as a Predicate of Degree Two
(Two-place Predicate):

A noun predicate of degree two takes two arguments (subject


and complement).

1. He is a friend of mine.
2. She became a member of the team.
3. They are neighbors to us.
4. He is the leader of the group.
5. The painting is a masterpiece of art.

Summary of Predicate Degrees:

 Degree One: The predicate describes a single argument


(usually subject) without requiring an object or other
complement (e.g., "She sleeps").
 Degree Two: The predicate describes two arguments,
usually involving a subject and an object (e.g., "He loves
pizza").
 Degree Three: The predicate involves three arguments,
typically a subject, an object, and an indirect object (e.g.,
"She gave him a gift").

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