How many predicates are in the following sentence: decomposers break down dead material and use some of it for food

Two. The predicates are the part of the sentence that are not the s subject. They say what the subject is doing. 'Decomposers' is the subject, and there are two clauses describing what they do.

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1. lovingly and gently2.it shows that they feel warm feelings for them3.they provide background4.a strong executive is needed to lead the country