Agreement With Compound Subjects

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What is a compound subject?

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A compound subject is when a sentence has two or more subjects that are joined by a conjunction.

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What word joins individual subjects in a compound subject?

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A conjunction.

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In the sentence 'The piano or the tables _________ to go,' which verb form is correct?

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The correct verb form is 'have.'

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In the sentence 'Potato chips and cupcakes ____ bad for you,' which verb form is correct?

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The correct verb form is 'are.'

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

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The verb agrees with the subject that is closest to the verb.

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What conjunctions can join subjects in a compound subject?

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The conjunctions 'and,' 'or,' and 'nor' can join subjects.

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What is the rule for verb agreement with compound subjects joined by 'and'?

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When subjects are joined by 'and,' the verb is usually plural.

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What is the rule for verb agreement with compound subjects joined by 'or'?

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When subjects are joined by 'or,' the verb agrees with the subject that is closest to it.

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Give an example of a sentence with a compound subject using 'and.'

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Example: 'The cat and the dog are playing in the yard.'

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Give an example of a sentence with a compound subject using 'or.'

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Example: 'Either the teacher or the students are responsible for the project.'