Compound Predicates

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What is a compound predicate?

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A compound predicate is when two or more verbs or verb phrases share the same subject in a sentence.

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Identify the compound predicate in this sentence: 'The dog barked and ran.'

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barked and ran

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Which of the following sentences has a compound predicate? a) The cat slept. b) The cat slept and purred. c) The cat is fluffy.

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b) The cat slept and purred.

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What is the purpose of a compound predicate?

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The purpose of a compound predicate is to show that the subject is performing multiple actions.

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Identify the compound predicate in this sentence: 'She danced and sang at the party.'

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danced and sang

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Which of the following sentences contains a compound predicate? a) He plays soccer. b) He plays soccer and basketball. c) He is happy.

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b) He plays soccer and basketball.

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What are the two parts of a compound predicate?

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The two parts are the verbs or verb phrases that share the same subject.

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Identify the compound predicate in this sentence: 'The teacher explained and demonstrated the lesson.'

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explained and demonstrated

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Which of the following sentences has a compound predicate? a) The bird chirped. b) The bird chirped and flew away. c) The bird is blue.

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b) The bird chirped and flew away.

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What is an example of a compound predicate?

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An example is: 'The children played and laughed.'