Agreement With Compound Subjects

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What is a compound subject?

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A compound subject consists of two or more subjects joined by a coordinating conjunction, such as 'and' or 'or'. For example, 'Sam and Lena' is a compound subject.

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How do you determine the verb agreement with compound subjects joined by 'or'?

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When subjects are joined by 'or' or 'neither/nor', the verb agrees with the subject that is closest to the verb.

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What are the coordinating conjunctions used to join subjects?

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The coordinating conjunctions used to join subjects include 'and', 'or', and 'nor'.

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Fill in the blank: The __________ or the tables have to go.

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piano

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Choose the correct verb: Either the cat or the dogs __________ outside.

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are

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What is the rule for verb agreement with compound subjects?

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The verb must agree in number with the subject closest to it when subjects are joined by 'or' or 'nor'.

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Fill in the blank: The teacher and the student __________ in the classroom.

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are

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

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A simple subject consists of one noun or pronoun, while a compound subject consists of two or more nouns or pronouns joined by a conjunction.

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Choose the correct verb: Neither the teacher nor the students __________ ready.

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are

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What is an example of a sentence with a compound subject?

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Sam and Lena drive to school together.