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What is a compound predicate?

A compound predicate is a part of a sentence that contains two or more verbs that share the same subject. These verbs can be connected by conjunctions like "and," "or," "but," "nor," or "yet."

Here's a breakdown:

Subject: The person, place, or thing performing the action.

Predicate: The part of the sentence that tells us what the subject is doing or being.

Compound Predicate: Two or more verbs in the predicate, connected by conjunctions.

Example:

* Subject: The cat

* Predicate: played and slept all day.

* Compound Predicate: played and slept (two verbs connected by "and")

More Examples:

* The children sang and danced at the party.

* The dog barked and ran towards the door.

* She ate lunch and studied for her test.

* He read the book and took notes.

* They painted the house and moved in.

Key Points:

* Both verbs in a compound predicate refer to the same subject.

* The conjunction connects the verbs in a grammatically correct way.

* Compound predicates make your sentences more interesting and dynamic.

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