Which choice best describes the underlined words in this sentence?
On the next cloudless night, go outdoors and look at the sky.
Underlined is:
go ______ look
A- simple predicate
B- complete predicate
C- compound verb
D- none of the above
I think it is C.
You're right.
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To determine the correct choice, let's first understand the underlined words in the sentence. The words "go" and "look" are both verbs in this sentence. "Go" is an action verb, and "look" is also an action verb.
Now, let's examine each choice:
A) Simple predicate: The simple predicate refers to the verb or the action in a sentence. However, in this sentence, there are two action verbs ("go" and "look"), so it is not a simple predicate.
B) Complete predicate: The complete predicate includes the main verb and all the words that modify or complete the meaning of the verb. In this sentence, "go outdoors and look at the sky" is the complete predicate since it includes both action verbs ("go" and "look") and the phrase "outdoors and at the sky" that provides additional information about the action. Therefore, the complete predicate is a suitable option.
C) Compound verb: A compound verb consists of two or more verbs that work together to convey a single action. In this sentence, "go" and "look" are separate actions (going outdoors and looking at the sky) rather than two verbs collaborating to form a single action. Therefore, the underlined words do not form a compound verb.
D) None of the above: If none of the given choices accurately describe the underlined words in the sentence, this option might be the correct answer. However, it is always better to consider all available options before selecting this choice.
In conclusion, the most suitable choice is B) complete predicate as it encompasses both action verbs and the additional information modifying the verbs.