Exercise 2 Recognizing Compound Verbs. Circle the compound verbs in the sentences below.
EXAMPLE: We danced and sang at the party.
1. The quarterback will run or will pass on the play.
2. She sat on the couch and read her history assignment
3. The sun rose and shone brightly over the countryside.
4. I ate a sandwich and drank a glass of milk for lunch.
5. We wrote a script and took pictures for our own slide presentation.
6. Bill coached the team and played in the outfield.
7. We mowed the lawn. pruned the bushes, and cleaned the garage before dinner.
8. Tomorrow I will go downtown and buy a new coat.
9. The kite twisted and turned in the wind.
10. You will be surprised and may be pleased by my news.
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