Which Word or Phrase in the Following Sentence Is the Predicate

question 74

Multiple Choice

Which word or phrase in the following sentence is the predicate?
The biggest trees were cut and sent to the furniture factory.

• A)The biggest trees
• B)sent to the furniture factory
• C)were cut and sent to the furniture factory
• D)were cut

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Definitions:

Quantifier Negation

The process of applying negation to a quantified statement, which involves changing the quantifier ("for all" to "there exists") and negating the predicate.

Existential Generalization

A logical operation that infers a general statement about the existence of something, based on particular instances or evidence.

Existential Instantiation

A logical process in formal argumentation where an existential quantifier (e.g., "there exists") leads to the establishment of an instance of its subject.

Universal Instantiation

A logical rule that allows for the conclusion that a general statement applies to a specific instance.