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What is it called when a sentence has two or more verbs?
Two or more verbs that share the same subject are called a
When two or more verbs share the same subject the sentence has a what?
The sentence has a compound predicate.
What does a verb that does not show action do?
A verb that does not show action is called a linking verb. Linking verbs connect the subject of a sentence to a subject complement that provides more information about the subject. Examples of linking verbs include "be," "seem," and "become."
Can there be two verbs in a sentence?
Yes, a sentence can have two verbs. This is known as a compound verb, where two or more verbs are connected to the same subject.
Combined sentence Within minutes they had their equipment packed and were off! Does the combined sentence use a compound subject compound verb or compound object?
The combined sentence uses a compound verb. A compound verb occurs when two or more verbs are in the same sentence and share the same subject, as in this case where "packed" and "were off" are both verbs that describe the actions taken by the subject "they."
How can you find a verb in a sentence?
Generally, it is the 'action' in a sentence.For instance, in your question, 'find' is the action that is performed so it is a verb.However, sometimes there are multiple actions in a sentence and subsequently more verbs.There also linking verbs. These are verbs that link a subject to more information about a subject (sometimes an adjective).Example: You are tall. Are is a linking verb that connects the subject (you) to more information (that you're tall).
What are some the examples of plural verbs?
Only be verbs have plural forms. They are:present = arepast = were
Is was a linking?
yes
Can you give me an examples of plural verbs?
Yes, examples of plural verbs are "talk," "write," "run," and "eat." These verbs are used when the subject of a sentence is plural, indicating that more than one person or thing is performing the action.
What works with linking verbs and completes a sentence?
A subject complement is what works with linking verbs and completes a sentence. Subject complements provide more information about the subject in a sentence and can come in the form of a noun, pronoun, or adjective. They help to further describe or identify the subject in relation to the linking verb.
What is the verb in the sentence There are more cookies in the kitchen.?
The verb in the sentence "There are more cookies in the kitchen" is "are." In this sentence, "are" is a linking verb that connects the subject "there" to the subject complement "more cookies." Linking verbs do not show action but instead link the subject to more information about the subject.
Definition for compound subject and predicate?
Well a compound predicate is one or more verbs or verb phrase.
