Compount Predicate

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Which of the following sentences has a compound predicate?

A. With the right investments, Steve thinks he can get rich.

B.Heather and Casey played basketball and tennis all day.

C.Yesterday I cleaned and painted my kitchen.

D. My whole family enjoys skiing and snowboarding.

Philip · Accepted Answer

Are you aware that 'predicate' is another word for 'verb?  See if you can't find the answer yourself.

Anonymous · Answer

PhilipAre you aware that 'predicate' is another word for 'verb? See if you can't find the answer yourself.

I disagree. Predicate is the part of the sentence which is not the subject. The verb (or a verb phrase), i.e. predicator, is part of the predicate.

Philip · Answer

AnonymousI disagree. Predicate is the part of the sentence which is not the subject. The verb (or a verb phrase), i.e. predicator, is part of the predicate.

Yes, you are correct. It was clear to me, however, that the original poster was asking for a double verb, so I use the old-fashioned term that he or she did.

CalifJim · Answer

Anonymouscompound

This means, more or less, Look for the word "and". That leaves out A.

Anonymouspredicate

Look for main verbs. For example, D only has one (enjoys). That leaves out D.
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So where do you have a compound predicate? = Where do you have main verbs joined by "and"?
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If you still don't get it, you need to practice recognizing parts of speech like nouns, verbs, adjectives, etc.

CJ

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