No. Each adjective takes its own (different) preposition. When you switch to the verbals, you have new problems. They don't work in parallel. You have respect for X. You can devote the next four hours to homework. You can devote yourself to

The phrase 'compound predicate' sounds bizarre, to be honest. Does the phrase 'compound subject' sound equally bizarre to you? Sally and Lucy walked to the bank. I assume so. I further assume that you would analyze the sentence

See these: http://www.1-language.com/englishcourse/unit17_grammar.htm "Sometimes however we can use "there is" with compound subjects, for example: There's a bank and a post office near my house"

why compound subjects joined by or sometimes require a singular verb??

There's a small problem, because the meaning of "dedication" in this case does not work with the verb "to make." So you can't consider it a compound subject. You can say, "The dedication you have shown and the

It's confusing because of the question order. In a statement, it would be clear that you have a compound subject, calling for a plural verb: The meaning, purpose, and value of education are unknown to her. The correct question order would

Oversized bracelets, oversized earrings, oversizing of accessories, in general, is very popular now. Why is it is and not are? You can make a case for a plural verb, but no one would ever use it. Three things are popular: bracelets, earrings,

Very good question. A native speaker would avoid this kind of mixing of forms in the same compound subject. Oversizing of accessories in general, and oversizing of earrings in particular, are very popular now. This would be fine.

Very good question. A native speaker would avoid this kind of mixing of forms in the same compound subject. Oversizing of accessories in general, and oversizing of earrings in particular, are very popular now. This would be fine.

Compounds are connected with "and". For example: The swimmer's skill and speed made him a winner. "swimmer's skill and speed" would be a compound subject with a simple predicate of "made" The