The worksheet in the image asks to identify whether the verbs in each sentence are
Simple or
Compound.
Here is the step-by-step breakdown:
1.
Simple Verb: The sentence has only one main action word (verb).
2.
Compound Verb: The sentence has two or more action words joined by a connecting word like "and" or "but".
Let's look at the sentences provided:
*
Sentence 1: "clapped and praised" -> Two actions connected by "and". This is a
Compound verb.
*
Sentence 2: "clapped" -> Only one action. This is a
Simple verb.
*
Sentence 3: "ordered ... but received" -> Two actions connected by "but". This is a
Compound verb.
*
Sentence 4: "ordered" -> Only one action. This is a
Simple verb.
*
Sentence 5: "painted" -> Only one action. This is a
Simple verb.
*
Sentence 6: "washed and painted" -> Two actions connected by "and". This is a
Compound verb.
*
Sentence 7: "played and won" -> Two actions connected by "and". This is a
Compound verb.
*
Sentence 8: "won" -> Only one action. This is a
Simple verb.
*
Sentence 9: "ironed" -> Only one action. This is a
Simple verb.
*
Sentence 10: "washed, dried and ironed" -> Three actions. This is a
Compound verb.
*
Sentence 11: "cooked" -> Only one action. This is a
Simple verb.
*
Sentence 12: "cooked and cleaned" -> Two actions connected by "and". This is a
Compound verb.
*
Sentence 13: "welcomed and enjoyed" -> Two actions connected by "and". This is a
Compound verb.
*
Sentence 14: "welcomed" -> Only one action. This is a
Simple verb.
Final Answer:
1. Compound verb
2. Simple verb
3. Compound verb
4. Simple verb
5. Simple verb
6. Compound verb
7. Compound verb
8. Simple verb
9. Simple verb
10. Compound verb
11. Simple verb
12. Compound verb
13. Compound verb
14. Simple verb
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of compound verb worksheet.
