Compound verbs

Which sentence uses compound verbs correctly?

• She read and listened to music all evening.

• He runs and quickly.

• They sang or danced at the party.

• I will and eat lunch later.

Answer explanation

The sentence correctly uses two verbs 'read' and 'listened' to describe actions performed by the subject.

Identify the sentence that uses compound verbs:

• The dog barked loudly.

• She will jog and swim tomorrow.

• He reads every night.

• They are happy today.

Answer explanation

The sentence uses 'jog' and 'swim' as compound verbs to describe future actions.

True or False: A compound verb consists of two or more verbs joined by a conjunction.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Compound verbs combine multiple verbs with a conjunction to describe actions.

Complete the sentence with the correct compound verb: Maria _____ and _____ her homework.

• finishes, checks

• finish, checked

• finishes, checking

• finished, check

Answer explanation

Both verbs 'finishes' and 'checks' are in the present tense, matching the context of the sentence.

Which option shows a correct use of compound verbs?

• They shouted or ran away.

• She quickly decides or chose.

• He will eat and drinks water.

• We will run and jump in the competition.

Answer explanation

Both verbs 'run' and 'jump' are correctly used with the future tense 'will'.

Complete the sentence: The teacher _____ the lesson and _____ questions.

• explains, answers

• explained, answering

• explain, answer

• explains, answer

Answer explanation

Both verbs 'explains' and 'answers' are in present tense, fitting the ongoing actions.

True or False: In the sentence 'He can sing and dance', 'sing' and 'dance' function as compound verbs.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The sentence uses 'sing' and 'dance' as compound verbs because they are linked with 'and' to describe abilities.

Which of these sentences contains compound verbs?

• I like ice cream.

• She sings beautifully.

• They will study and learn together.

• He plays football.

Answer explanation

The sentence uses 'study' and 'learn' as compound verbs to describe joint future actions.

Complete the sentence using compound verbs: The kids _____ in the park and _____ their bikes.

• play, ride

• playing, riding

• played, rides

• plays, ride

Answer explanation

Both verbs 'play' and 'ride' are in the base form, which is correct for present tense actions.

True or False: In 'We will sing and danced at the event', the compound verb is correctly used.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The correct form should be 'sing and dance' to maintain the future tense consistency.