Compound Predicates

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What is a compound predicate?

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A compound predicate is when two or more verbs share the same subject and are joined by a conjunction, showing that the subject is doing multiple actions.

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How do you combine sentences using a compound predicate?

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You can combine sentences by using a conjunction (like 'and') to link the verbs that share the same subject.

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

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The compound predicate is 'barked and ran' because both actions are performed by the same subject, 'the dog'.

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What is the purpose of using a compound predicate?

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The purpose is to make sentences more concise and to show that the subject is performing multiple actions.

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Combine these sentences: 'She sings beautifully.' 'She dances gracefully.'

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She sings beautifully and dances gracefully.

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Which of the following is a compound predicate? 'The cat sleeps.' 'The cat sleeps and purrs.'

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The compound predicate is 'sleeps and purrs' because both actions are performed by 'the cat'.

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What conjunction is commonly used to form a compound predicate?

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The conjunction 'and' is commonly used to form a compound predicate.

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Create a compound predicate from these actions: 'He reads books.' 'He writes stories.'

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He reads books and writes stories.

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Identify the subject in this sentence: 'The teacher explained the lesson and assigned homework.'

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The subject is 'The teacher'.

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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 only one verb, while a compound predicate includes two or more verbs that share the same subject.