Question

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Answer 1

Which best describes the underlined words in this sentence?

She was hoping to stay at the Lakeside Hotel during her visit.

A.
compound verb

B.
simple predicate

C.
complete predicate

Answer 2

Compound verb:
http://www.chompchomp.com/terms/compoundverb.htm

Simple vs. Complete Predicates:
http://www.powayusd.com/teachers/kfarrer/Grammar/Holt%20Handbook/Holt%20Chapter%201/complete_and_simple_subjects_and%20predicates.htm

Answer 3

@e.mccormick i need more help

Answer 4

Which best describes the underlined words in this sentence?

Should they have been watching that scary movie by themselves?

A.
simple predicate

B.
compound verb

C.
complete predicate

Answer 5

Well, it is the same three terms, so their meanings are the same. Since I have no clue what is underlined, I can't point anything else out.

Answer 6

should is underlined and have been watching

Answer 7

OK, so, are there multiple verbs there?

Answer 8

yes

Answer 9

watching

Answer 10

Well, watching is one, but what others? If it is multiple verbs then there is more than one and it is a compound verb. But if there is just one, it can't be a compound verb.

Answer 11

been

Answer 12

is it b

Answer 13

is b correct

Answer 14

Well, it is possible... but I am not sure if that is best. To be can also be used simply as an auxiliary verb.

Answer 15

so which one would that be

Answer 16

The other possibilities are simple or complete predicate (verb). In a simple one, only the verb would be underlined. In complete, the verb and every word that modifies it is underlined.

Answer 17

Well, a simple can also be a word group. So more than one word, but not everything related to the actions.

Answer 18

Here is a good reference to that last concept:
http://www.chompchomp.com/terms/verb.htm

Go all the way to the bottom where it says, "Realize that a verb can have more than one part."