Compound Predicates

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What is a compound predicate?

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A compound predicate is a sentence structure that contains two or more verbs or verb phrases that share the same subject.

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Identify the verbs in the sentence: 'Berto and Ana observed, inspected, and tried everything.'

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The verbs are 'observed', 'inspected', and 'tried'.

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What is the function of a compound predicate in a sentence?

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It allows the writer to combine multiple actions performed by the same subject, making sentences more concise.

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Provide an example of a compound predicate.

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Example: 'She danced and sang at the party.'

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In the sentence 'A guide was wearing a suit of armor and telling dragon stories,' what are the compound predicates?

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The compound predicates are 'was wearing' and 'telling'.

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How can you identify a compound predicate in a sentence?

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Look for multiple verbs or verb phrases that share the same subject.

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What is the difference between a simple predicate and a compound predicate?

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A simple predicate consists of a single verb or verb phrase, while a compound predicate includes two or more.

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Rewrite the sentence 'Children and adults will eat lunch or rest' to emphasize the compound predicate.

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Children and adults will eat or rest.

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What are the two actions in the compound predicate of the sentence 'She answered questions and explained reptiles'?

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The two actions are 'answered' and 'explained'.

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In the sentence 'Leon walked upstairs and found the animal room,' what are the verbs in the compound predicate?

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The verbs are 'walked' and 'found'.