What is a Compound Predicate?
A compound predicate/verb occurs when two or more verbs appear in a single sentence and share the same subject.
Examples of Compound Predicates
Some examples of compound predicates would be the following:
Tyree mowed three lawns and earned sixty dollars.
Sofia prepped the food, placed it in the oven, and waited for it to bake.
The campers pitched their tents and built a fire.
Compound Predicates in Context
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Why You Should Use Compound Predicates in Your Writing
The primary reason to use compound predicates in your writing is to avoid redundancy and to be more concise. If Bernard both hiked and ran, it saves your reader some time by simply writing, “Bernard hiked and ran,” as opposed to, “Bernard hiked. Bernard ran.” By combining the two predicates into one sentence, you don’t have to repeat your subject, and your sentence flows much better.
Of course, there are some instances in which you might intentionally avoid using compound predicates. If you’re trying to put emphasis on the individual predicate, you might choose to write two separate sentences, each with a singular predicate.
To further improve your writing, be sure to understand how compound predicates can function within compound sentences.
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