Compound Subjects

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What is a compound subject?

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A compound subject consists of two or more subjects that share the same verb in a sentence.

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Identify the compound subject in the sentence: 'Tom and Jerry are friends.'

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The compound subject is 'Tom and Jerry'.

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Which conjunction is commonly used to connect compound subjects?

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The conjunction 'and' is commonly used to connect compound subjects.

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Provide an example of a sentence with a compound subject.

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'Cats and dogs make great pets.'

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What is the difference between a simple subject and a compound subject?

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A simple subject consists of a single noun or pronoun, while a compound subject consists of two or more nouns or pronouns.

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How can you identify a compound subject in a sentence?

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Look for two or more nouns or pronouns that are joined by a conjunction and share the same verb.

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Rewrite the following sentence to create a compound subject: 'The cat is sleeping. The dog is barking.'

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'The cat and the dog are sleeping and barking.'

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What is the effect of using a compound subject in writing?

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Using a compound subject can make sentences more concise and improve the flow of writing.

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Can a compound subject include more than two subjects? Provide an example.

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Yes, a compound subject can include more than two subjects. Example: 'Apples, oranges, and bananas are my favorite fruits.'

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What punctuation is used when listing items in a compound subject?

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Commas are used to separate items in a compound subject, except before the conjunction 'and'.