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Identify the compound subject in the following sentence: "The dog and the cat played in the yard."
played in the yard
the yard
The dog
The dog and the cat
The compound subject includes two or more simple subjects joined by a conjunction. In this sentence, "the dog" and "the cat" are the two subjects connected by "and". This makes "The dog and the cat" the compound subject. Learn more.
Identify the compound predicate in the sentence: "Maria cooked dinner and washed the dishes."
Maria
cooked dinner and washed the dishes
cooked dinner
dishes
A compound predicate contains two or more verbs or verb phrases sharing the same subject. Here, the verbs "cooked" and "washed" both describe actions by Maria. They are joined by "and" to form the compound predicate. More details.
Which sentence contains a compound subject?
The teacher arrived and greeted the students.
Both the teacher and the students arrived early.
The students studied for the exam.
She enjoys reading books.
A compound subject has two or more nouns or pronouns joined by a conjunction. Only the first sentence has two subjects, "the teacher" and "the students", linked by "and". The other sentences either have a compound predicate or a single subject. Reference.
What defines a compound predicate?
Two or more subjects sharing one verb.
A verb phrase that has an object.
A single subject with two or more verbs or verb phrases.
Two independent clauses joined by a comma.
A compound predicate occurs when a single subject performs multiple actions, expressed with two or more verbs or verb phrases joined by a conjunction. It is not about multiple subjects or independent clauses. This structure shows what the subject does. See explanation.
Which phrase is the compound subject in this sentence? "My brother and his friend, who live next door, built a treehouse and decorated it."
built a treehouse and decorated it
who live next door
My brother and his friend
his friend
The compound subject consists of two coordinated noun phrases: "My brother" and "his friend". The clause "who live next door" is a modifier, not part of the subject. The actions form the predicate. More info.
Identify the compound predicate in the following sentence: "After the storm passed, the townspeople cleaned up the debris and repaired the damaged roofs."
damaged roofs
cleaned up the debris and repaired the damaged roofs
the townspeople cleaned
After the storm passed
A compound predicate shares the same subject and combines multiple verb phrases. Here, "cleaned up the debris" and "repaired the damaged roofs" are two actions by the townspeople. They are joined by "and". Learn more.
Which sentence incorrectly uses a comma in a compound predicate?
He studied for the exam and scored high marks.
She opened the door, and peered inside.
They traveled to Italy and visited several museums.
I wrote the report and submitted it before the deadline.
A comma is not needed before the second verb in a compound predicate. The sentence "She opened the door, and peered inside." wrongly inserts a comma before "and". Compound predicates should be joined directly by the conjunction. See guide.
In the sentence "John and Mary wrote the report and presented their findings," which option correctly identifies the compound subject and compound predicate?
Subject: John and Mary wrote; Predicate: the report and presented their findings.
Subject: Mary; Predicate: wrote the report and presented their findings.
Subject: John; Predicate: wrote the report and presented.
Subject: John and Mary; Predicate: wrote the report and presented their findings.
The compound subject consists of "John and Mary". The compound predicate includes two verb phrases, "wrote the report" and "presented their findings", sharing the same subject. Coordination is shown by "and" in both parts. More details.
Which sentence contains both a compound subject and a compound predicate?
The coach and the players arrived before the game.
The coach and the players warmed up and practiced drills before the game.
The coach warmed up and practiced drills before the game.
The players warmed up and practiced drills before the game and the coach arrived late.
"The coach and the players" form a compound subject, and "warmed up and practiced drills" form a compound predicate describing their actions. This structure clearly shows multiple subjects performing multiple actions. The other options either lack one of these components or join independent clauses. Reference.
Combine the two sentences into one with a correct compound predicate: "The cat slept. The cat purred."
The cat slept and purred.
Slept and purred the cat.
The cat, slept and purred.
The cat slept, and purred.
When combining actions by the same subject, no comma is needed before "and". "The cat slept and purred." correctly uses a compound predicate. The other options misuse commas or invert the sentence structure. Learn more.
Identify the compound subject in this sentence using a correlative conjunction: "Either the teacher or the students have to attend the meeting and submit the report."
either... or
the students have to attend
Either the teacher or the students
have to attend the meeting and submit the report
With correlative conjunctions like "either... or", the elements they join form the compound subject. Here, "the teacher" and "the students" are joined by this correlative pair. The remaining verbs form the predicate. Reference.
Which option correctly revises the punctuation in this compound predicate? "She packed her bags and, left for the airport."
She, packed her bags and left for the airport.
She packed her bags, left for the airport.
She packed her bags, and left for the airport.
She packed her bags and left for the airport.
Compound predicates do not require a comma before the conjunction. The correct form is "She packed her bags and left for the airport." Other revisions either add an unnecessary comma or misplace punctuation. More here.
In the sentence "Walking the dog and watering the plants were Maria's morning chores and gave her a sense of calm," which correctly identifies the compound subject and predicate?
Subject: Walking the dog and watering the plants; Predicate: were Maria's morning chores and gave her a sense of calm.
Subject: watering the plants; Predicate: were Maria's morning chores.
Subject: Maria's morning chores; Predicate: walking the dog and watering the plants gave her a sense of calm.
Subject: Walking the dog; Predicate: chores and sense of calm.
The compound subject consists of two gerund phrases: "Walking the dog" and "watering the plants." The compound predicate consists of "were Maria's morning chores" and "gave her a sense of calm." Both parts share the same subject. See details.
What error does this sentence contain? "The committee met and discussing the issues."
Tense inconsistency within the subject.
Incorrect comma usage.
Faulty compound predicate lacking parallel structure.
Missing compound subject.
The sentence combines a past-tense verb "met" with a present participle "discussing" without parallel structure. Both verbs in a compound predicate must match in form. The correct phrasing would be "The committee met and discussed the issues." Learn more.
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Study Outcomes

  1. Identify Compound Subjects and Predicates -

    Recognize elements of a compound subject and predicate within sentences to reinforce your basic grammar terminology.

  2. Differentiate Simple and Compound Structures -

    Distinguish between simple and compound subject predicate arrangements, clarifying how multiple subjects or actions are linked.

  3. Analyze Compound Predicate Samples -

    Examine compound predicate sample sentences to understand how two or more actions share the same subject and enhance sentence complexity.

  4. Apply Knowledge Through Interactive Quiz -

    Engage with our scored quiz to test your skills on compound subject predicate scenarios and receive immediate feedback.

  5. Construct Original Sentences -

    Create your own compound subject and compound predicate examples, reinforcing your ability to craft grammatically complex sentences.

  6. Evaluate and Build Confidence -

    Assess your results and track improvement to build confidence for future compound subject and predicate worksheets or classroom challenges.

Cheat Sheet

  1. Identifying Compound Subjects -

    In a compound subject, two or more nouns or pronouns are joined by a coordinating conjunction (and, or, nor) and share the same verb. For example, "Maria and Jorge submitted the report." A handy mnemonic is "S + and + S = 2 Subjects," as recommended by the Purdue Online Writing Lab.

  2. Spotting Compound Predicates -

    A compound predicate features two or more verbs or verb phrases that share the same subject, such as "The committee reviewed the proposal and approved the budget." Try a compound predicate sample like "She danced and sang all night" to solidify your understanding. Grammar guides from the University of Oxford emphasize that the subject need only appear once.

  3. Subject-Verb Agreement in Compound Structures -

    When you connect subjects with "and," you usually use a plural verb: "The coach and the team are ready." However, with "or"/"nor," match the verb to the closest subject ("Neither the manager nor the employees were late"). These rules align with guidelines in the Chicago Manual of Style on compound subject and predicate agreement.

  4. Comma Usage with Compound Elements -

    In lists of three or more subjects or predicates, use the Oxford comma for clarity: "The cats, dogs, and rabbits play outside." But when joining just two verbs or nouns in a compound subject predicate, omit the comma ("He writes and edits articles"). This approach follows standard punctuation norms from major university writing centers.

  5. Practice with Compound Subject Compound Predicate Examples -

    Reinforce learning by creating flashcards of sentences like "The sun rose and warmed the valley" and "Neither rain nor snow can stop the mail carrier." Incorporate free quizzes and worksheets from reputable educational sites to test both compound subject and compound predicate skills. Regular practice boosts confidence and cements these concepts in long-term memory.

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