Identify the compound subject or compound predicate of a sentence

Key Notes :

Compound Subject:

  1. Definition: A compound subject consists of two or more subjects that share the same verb in a sentence.
  2. Examples:
    • Example 1: Tom and Jerry went to the park.
      (The compound subject is “Tom and Jerry.”)
    • Example 2: Both the cat and the dog are sleeping. (The compound subject is “the cat and the dog.”)
  3. Identification:
    • Look for more than one noun or pronoun that are joined by a conjunction like “and,” “or,” or “nor.”
    • Ensure the subjects are performing the action together or are being described by the same predicate.

Compound Predicate:

  1. Definition: A compound predicate consists of two or more verbs or verb phrases that share the same subject in a sentence.
  2. Examples:
    • Example 1: She ran to the store and bought some milk. (The compound predicate is “ran to the store and bought some milk.”)
    • Example 2: The kids played outside and then went inside for dinner. (The compound predicate is “played outside and then went inside for dinner.”)
  3. Identification:
    • Look for multiple verbs or verb phrases that are connected by conjunctions like “and,” “or,” or “but.”
    • Make sure all the verbs or verb phrases are related to the same subject.

Examples to Practice

  1. Compound Subject:
    • “The cat and the dog played outside.” (Compound subject: “The cat and the dog”)
    • “My brother or my sister will call you.” (Compound subject: “My brother or my sister”)
  2. Compound Predicate:
    • “He finished his homework and watched TV.” (Compound predicate: “finished his homework and watched TV”)
    • “The students will write essays or complete projects.” (Compound predicate: “write essays or complete projects”)

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