In the following sentence select the compound predicate.
We could study coins, see jewels, or examine tools.
A. study,see
B. could study, examine
C could study,see, examine
D study, see, examine
Which of these is the correct answer. I think its D. I am not real good with these so could you tell me if you know a website to help me practice. Thank you.
You are almost right. You need to include the auxiliary (helping) verb along with the main verbs; therefore, C is correct.
that was my next choice. thank you
You're welcome!
The correct answer is D. In the sentence "We could study coins, see jewels, or examine tools," the compound predicate is "study, see, examine" because it consists of multiple verbs (study, see, examine) that share the same subject (We).
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