Is “decide to give” a compound verb?

Why is a compound verb with 2 verbs joined by a conjunction and referring to the same subject the

  • same?
  • I read an old book, listened to music while I waited. When I was 15 I were able to listen to music and read a book.
  • What are your views on my kids hiding in my aunt’s house?

I know that to be, to have or a modal verb paired with a verb is an auxiliary verb. My mother has

  • been sleeping.
  • My dog had bitten him. How did I save him?
  • What is this movie worth watching?

What happens when an infinitive follows a conjugated verb? Why auxiliary verbs are also called compounds in the following sentences?

  • The girl has moved into a new house, and he decided to give them a tour.
  • I need to go to the store. What is the cheapest way to go?
  • Many older people prefer to write in cursive.

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Asked on March 27, 2021 in Grammar.
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When two words are combined without a conjunction to form a single word, that’s a compound, like most grammar words. All your examples are like that, I would not call any of them compound.

Wikipedia article on English compound is pretty good.

Answered on March 28, 2021.
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