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* [[modal_verbs|Modal verb]] and main verb (usually [[grammar_infinitive|infinitive]]): | * [[modal_verbs|Modal verb]] and main verb (usually [[grammar_infinitive|infinitive]]): | ||
* Verbs expressing state or phase of action like " | * Verbs expressing state or phase of action like " | ||
- | * their combination: | + | * their combination: |
* Verb (usually "to be", often omitted in present tense) and nominal // | * Verb (usually "to be", often omitted in present tense) and nominal // | ||
- | * [[grammar_noun|Noun]] or phrase with noun: " | + | * [[grammar_noun|Noun]] in [[case_nominative|Nominative case]] or phrase with noun: " |
* [[grammar_adjective|Adjective]]: | * [[grammar_adjective|Adjective]]: | ||
* [[pronouns|Pronoun]]: | * [[pronouns|Pronoun]]: | ||
- | * [[grammar_participle|Participle]]: | + | * [[grammar_participle|Participle]]: |
Second part of compound predicate should be not mixed with other parts of sentence, as it is semantically the main part. Compare "Food was good" where "was good" is predicate as whole, and "Good food was eaten" where " | Second part of compound predicate should be not mixed with other parts of sentence, as it is semantically the main part. Compare "Food was good" where "was good" is predicate as whole, and "Good food was eaten" where " |