Compound Predicates Practice
A Grade 6 ELA worksheet focusing on identifying and using compound predicates in sentences.
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Compound Predicates Practice
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What is a Compound Predicate?
A compound predicate includes two or more verbs (and their objects or modifiers) that share the same subject. The verbs are usually joined by a conjunction such as 'and', 'or', or 'but'.
1. Which sentence contains a compound predicate?
The bird sang a beautiful song.
The bird sang and flew away.
The beautiful bird sang.
The bird was singing.
2. Identify the compound predicate in the following sentence: 'My dog loves to run and jump in the park.'
My dog
loves to run
loves to run and jump
in the park
Complete each sentence by adding a second verb to create a compound predicate. Make sure your sentence makes sense!
3. The chef prepared dinner and .
4. My brother studied for his test or .
5. We hiked the trail but .
6. Write an original sentence that contains a compound predicate. Underline the compound predicate.
7. A compound predicate always has two different subjects.
True
False
8. The verbs in a compound predicate must be joined by 'and'.
True
False
9. Write a short paragraph (3-5 sentences) describing your favorite hobby. Make sure to include at least two sentences with compound predicates. Underline each compound predicate you use.