* "Can read eat and carry on a conversation" This part is a bit awkward. It's likely meant to express that your father can do these actions *simultaneously*.
* "At the same time" This phrase is redundant because the meaning of "can" already implies the ability to do things concurrently.
To fix the sentence and identify the complete verbs, we can rephrase it:
"My father can read, eat, and carry on a conversation at the same time."
Here's the breakdown:
* Complete verbs:
* can read
* eat
* carry on (This is a phrasal verb)
Explanation:
* Complete verbs (or main verbs) are the words that express the action of the sentence. They are the core of the verb phrase.
* "Can" is a modal verb that indicates ability. It helps form the verb phrase, but it isn't the main action verb itself.
* "Carry on" is a phrasal verb, which is a verb combined with a preposition to create a new meaning.
Let me know if you have any other sentences you'd like to analyze!