All of the following are true special predicates except.
A. A compound predicate is one that is passive.
B. A predicate can have direct or indirect object.
C.When a predicate is passive ,the subject is being acted upon rather an acting.
D. A predicate may consist of two or more verbs joined by and or or.
I know it not b or c.
What are "special predicates?"
Compound predicates, predicates with direct objects and predicates with indirect objects,passive predicates.
Are all compound predicates passive?
Thanks.
B is the only answer. Any predicate with an indirect object must have a direct object.
By definition, A is a special predicate.
A compound predicate has two or more verbs joined by and or or.
It not b
The question ends with the word "except." I'd choose A.
To determine the correct answer among the options provided, let's evaluate each statement individually:
A. "A compound predicate is one that is passive."
To understand this statement, it's important to know the definition of a compound predicate. A compound predicate is one that consists of two or more verbs sharing the same subject. It is not related to whether the predicate is active or passive. Therefore, statement A is false.
B. "A predicate can have a direct or indirect object."
This statement is true. A predicate can contain a direct object when the action of the subject is being done directly to something or someone. It can also have an indirect object when the action is indirectly affecting someone or something.
C. "When a predicate is passive, the subject is being acted upon rather than acting."
You mentioned that this statement is incorrect, which is correct. In a passive voice sentence, the subject receives the action rather than performing it. However, the question states that we are looking for the option that is not true, so statement C being false confirms that it is not the correct answer.
D. "A predicate may consist of two or more verbs joined by 'and' or 'or.'"
This statement is true. A compound predicate can consist of two or more verbs connected by coordinating conjunctions like "and" or "or."
Based on our evaluation, statements A and C are false. Therefore, the correct answer is A, as it is the only option that is not true among the given choices.