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Compound Predicates Practice

A Grade 5 ELA worksheet focusing on identifying and using compound predicates in sentences.

Grade 5 ELA GrammarGrammar and MechanicsSentence StructureCompound Predicate
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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.5.1.A

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ELAGrammarCompound PredicateSentence StructureGrade 5
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Compound Predicates Practice

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Read each section carefully and follow the instructions. A compound predicate is when a subject has two or more verbs or verb phrases that share the same subject, usually joined by a conjunction like 'and', 'or', or 'but'.

1. Which sentence contains a compound predicate?

a

The dog barked loudly.

b

She sang and danced joyfully.

c

My cat is fluffy.

d

The boy and girl played outside.

2. In the sentence 'The chef chopped the vegetables and stirred the soup,' what is the compound predicate?

a

The chef

b

chopped the vegetables

c

chopped the vegetables and stirred the soup

d

stirred the soup

Underline the compound predicate in each sentence.

1. The birds chirped loudly and built a nest in the tree.

2. My sister studied for her test and then watched a movie.

3. The students read the chapter and discussed the main ideas.

Write two sentences that each contain a compound predicate.

1.

2.

Determine if the following statements about compound predicates are true or false.

1. A compound predicate has two different subjects.

T

True

F

False

2. The verbs in a compound predicate share the same subject.

T

True

F

False

Complete each sentence by adding a second verb to create a compound predicate. Make sure your sentence makes sense!

1. The squirrel gathered nuts and  .

2. My friend drew a picture or  .

3. The musician played the guitar but  .