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Simple and Compound Predicates

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📚 Part 1: Identifying Simple and Compound Predicates

I can identify simple and compound predicates in sentences.

Remember: A simple predicate is the main verb. A compound predicate has two or more verbs joined by "and," "or," or "but."

1. Aisha runs every morning in the park.

Simple predicate: runs

Compound predicate: runs every morning

Simple predicate: runs every morning in the park

2. Omar studied for his test and completed his homework.

Simple predicate: studied

Compound predicate: studied and completed

Simple predicate: completed his homework

3. Fatima sings beautifully and dances gracefully at the talent show.

Simple predicate: sings

Compound predicate: sings and dances

Simple predicate: dances gracefully

4. Hassan plays soccer with his friends after school.

Simple predicate: plays

Compound predicate: plays soccer

Simple predicate: plays with his friends

5. Zara reads books, writes stories, and draws pictures in her free time.

Simple predicate: reads

Compound predicate: reads, writes, and draws

Simple predicate: draws pictures

✏️ Part 2: Create Your Own Sentences

I can write sentences with simple and compound predicates using diverse names.

6. Write a sentence with a simple predicate using the name "Amira":
7. Write a sentence with a compound predicate using the name "Yusuf":
8. Write a sentence with a compound predicate using the name "Layla" (use three verbs):
9. Extension Challenge: Write a sentence about "Malik and Noor" that contains a compound predicate. Then underline the verbs.

🎯 Part 3: Success Check

Success Criteria - Check off what you can do:

I can identify a simple predicate (one main verb)

I can identify a compound predicate (two or more verbs)

I can write my own sentence with a simple predicate

I can write my own sentence with a compound predicate

I can use connecting words like "and," "or," "but" in compound predicates

10. Circle the compound predicate in this sentence and explain your choice:

"Ibrahim laughed loudly and clapped his hands when he saw the surprise."

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