The German Oktoberfest actually begins in September.
I have to name the predicate modifiers.
I think the predicate is begins. Would the modifiers be actually and September?
The predicate is actually begins in September.
The adverb "actually" modifies "begins."
The prepositional phrase "in September" modifies "begins."
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Yes, you're correct! In this sentence, the predicate is "begins" as it indicates the action of the subject "The German Oktoberfest." The predicate modifiers, which provide additional information about the action, are "actually" and "in September."
"Actually" modifies the verb "begins" and adds the element of surprise, emphasizing that the Oktoberfest doesn't start in October as one might expect based on its name.
"On September" specifies the timeframe when the action occurs, indicating that the Oktoberfest starts in September instead of October.
Therefore, the predicate modifiers in the sentence are "actually" and "in September."