Compound Predicates - 6th Grade Grammar
Compound Predicates
A compound predicate has two more simple predicates that share
the same subject.
Use the word and, but, or or to join the parts of a compound predicate.
Use the word and, but, or or to join the parts of a compound predicate.
Examples:
Mom docked the boat. Mom went ashore.
Mom
docked the boat and went ashore.
I
stayed behind. I watched the ducks.
I
stayed behind and watched the ducks.
The ducks
paddled around. The ducks shook their feathers.
The ducks
paddled around and shook their feathers.
They
flapped their wings. They flew away.
They flapped their wings and flew away.
My mother
returned. Mom started the engine.
My mother
returned and started the engine.
The
engine sputtered. The engine didn’t stop.
The
engine sputtered but didn’t stop.
Compound Predicates Activity - 6th Grade Grammar
Combine each set of sentences to make a compound sentence. Use a
comma and a conjunction or a semicolon as shown in parentheses.
1/3
My brother goes to Valley High School. He is involved in many
activities. (semicolon)
My brother goes to Valley High School; he is involved in many
activities.
2/3
Josh is in the Math Club. He is also on the track team. (comma + and)
Josh is in the Math Club, and he is also on the track team.
3/3
You can usually find him on the track after school. He will be in the
library. (comma + or)
You can usually find him on the track after school, or he will be in the
library.