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An example is: the dog has been barking all day.
A compound verb is made up of an auxiliary verb and another verb. In the example, the compound has two auxiliaries, has and been, as well as the present participle verb barking.
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What is the difference between and simple and compound verbs?
simple verb is singular but compound verb is formed from two verbs Exp:i was watching TV yesterdaywas watching is the compound verb
What is Compound verb?
Tenses of compound verbs include continuous, perfect, and future tense verbs. Compound verbs can also be passive, for example the verb in "a hamburger was eaten by John" is passive.
A compound subject joined by OR requires what kind of a verb?
a verb that agrees with the closest subject
What is compound subject joined by and plural verb?
Bob and Mary go to the movies every Saturday. Bob and Mary is the compound subject; go is the plural verb.
Compound subjects linked by or and nor take what kind of verb?
a singular or plural verb, depending on the noun closest to the verb
Is was killed a compound verb?
Yes, 'was killed' is a compound verb. A compound verb consists of an auxiliary verb (was) and another verb (killed).
Can peter swam be a compound verb?
No it isn't a compound verb.
Is the word 'walk' a compound verb?
No, the word 'walk' is not a compound verb. A compound verb is made up of two or more words that act as a single verb, but 'walk' is a simple verb expressing an action on its own.
Did shopping is a compound word?
Yes, shopping is an action verb; a verb for an act, not a verb for being.
A compound verb has a main verb and a supporting verb called what?
An auxiliary verb.
What is a compound verb present?
An example is: the dog has been barking all day. A compound verb is made up of an auxiliary verb and another verb. In the example, the compound has two auxiliaries, has and been, as well as the present participle verb barking.
What is the difference between and simple and compound verbs?
simple verb is singular but compound verb is formed from two verbs Exp:i was watching TV yesterdaywas watching is the compound verb
When might a complex sentence have a compound verb in it?
A complex sentence might have a compound verb in it when a subject has two or more verbs that interact with it in some manner. If the subject only has a single verb associated with it, it is not a compound verb.
Is the word compound a noun?
Yes, the word 'compound' is a noun, a verb, and an adjective.Examples:He lives in the cottage at the artists' compound. (noun)You will compound the problem if you lie about it. (verb)Soap is a compound mixture of ingredients. (adjective)
What is connected subjects with the same verb called?
Two or more subjects with the same verb is a compound subject.
What is the difference between a simple verb and a compound verb?
A simple verb is only one word eg - run A compound verb is a verb that is made up of more than one word eg - stirfry
Is upgrade a compound noun or a compound verb?
The word 'upgrade' is both a compound noun and a compound verb; for example:Noun: We have ordered the upgrade for your computer.Verb: We will upgrade the rest of the department in next month's budget.
