Mrs. Sykes painted the portrait. Can you paint?
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We looked at the protists under the microscope. Can you replace look with were?
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My father is a mailman. Can you name the subject?
father
The monster appeared in the doorway. Can you appear in the doorway?
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My brother grew three inches last year. Can you grow three inches?
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My father grew impatient while waiting in the long line. Can you replace grew with became?
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Your teacher looks upset. Can you replace looks with is?
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Are you a pirate?Can you are?
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The waiter was frustrated. Can you was?
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The waiter was also a fireman. Can you name the subject complement?
fireman
Are you a pirate? Can you name the subject complement?
pirate
The track star ran a 5k? Can you run?
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My father is a mailman. Can you is?
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