What are the rules for using modifiers with compound predicates?

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What are the rules for using modifiers with compound predicates?

The rules for using modifiers with compound predicates are as follows:

1. Modifiers should be placed as close as possible to the word or phrase they are modifying within the compound predicate.

2. If the modifier is intended to modify both verbs in the compound predicate, it should be placed before or after the entire compound predicate.

3. If the modifier is intended to modify only one of the verbs in the compound predicate, it should be placed before or after that specific verb.

4. Care should be taken to ensure that the meaning of the sentence is clear and unambiguous when using modifiers with compound predicates.