Compound Predicates Practice
A Grade 7 ELA worksheet focusing on identifying and using compound predicates in sentences.
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Compound Predicates Practice
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A compound predicate is made up of two or more verbs or verb phrases that share the same subject. They are usually joined by a conjunction such as 'and', 'but', or 'or'. Read each section carefully and follow the instructions.
Circle the letter of the sentence that contains a compound predicate.
1. Which sentence has a compound predicate?
The cat purred contentedly.
She ran quickly and jumped over the hurdle.
My dog loves to chase squirrels.
He enjoys reading books.
2. Identify the sentence with a compound predicate.
The sun shines brightly.
We studied for the test and aced it.
She sings beautifully.
He writes interesting stories.
Complete each sentence by adding a second verb or verb phrase to create a compound predicate. Make sure your sentence makes sense.
1. The students listened carefully and .
2. My mom bakes delicious cookies and .
3. The athlete trained every day and .
4. Birds chirp in the morning and .
Determine if the following statements about compound predicates are True or False.
1. A compound predicate always has two different subjects.
True
False
2. Conjunctions like 'and' or 'or' often connect the parts of a compound predicate.
True
False
Write two sentences of your own that each contain a compound predicate. Underline the compound predicate in each sentence.
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