Compound Predicates

A compound predicate is when the subject of the sentence does two (or more) different things. Here are some examples:

• They skipped and jogged down the street.
• Bobby swatted a fly and crushed a cockroach.
• Marcel ate dinner and washed the dishes.

Instructions for the Quiz:

Each sentence on the quiz has either a compound subject or a compound predicate.

• If two subjects are doing one thing, choose compound subject.
  • Marion and Eileen sang a song. (compound subject)
• If the subject of the sentence is doing two (or more) different things, choose compound predicate.
  • I finished my homework and watched TV.(compound predicate)

Side Note: A compound predicate should not be confused with a compound verb. A compound verb is a two-word verb that functions as a single verb. Here are some examples: Mary took off her makeup before bed. I worked out at the gym. Yvonne believes in ghosts.

 

Instructions for the Quiz

Answer the questions.

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