Compound Predicates Practice
A Grade 5 ELA worksheet focusing on identifying and using compound predicates in sentences.
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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?
The dog barked loudly.
She sang and danced joyfully.
My cat is fluffy.
The boy and girl played outside.
2. In the sentence 'The chef chopped the vegetables and stirred the soup,' what is the compound predicate?
The chef
chopped the vegetables
chopped the vegetables and stirred the soup
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.
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2.
Determine if the following statements about compound predicates are true or false.
1. A compound predicate has two different subjects.
True
False
2. The verbs in a compound predicate share the same subject.
True
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 .