Compound Predicates Flashcard

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What is a compound subject?

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A sentence with more than one subject.

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Provide an example of a sentence with a compound subject.

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David and Michael play football every weekend.

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What is a compound predicate?

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A sentence with more than one predicate.

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Provide an example of a sentence with a compound predicate.

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Luna played the piano and composed a new song.

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What is a simple subject?

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The main noun or pronoun that tells who or what the sentence is about.

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What is a simple predicate?

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The verb or verb phrase that tells what the subject does.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A word that connects words, phrases, or clauses (e.g., and, but, or).

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How do you identify a compound subject in a sentence?

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Look for two or more subjects joined by a coordinating conjunction.

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How do you identify a compound predicate in a sentence?

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Look for two or more predicates that share the same subject.

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

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A compound subject has multiple subjects, while a compound predicate has multiple actions or states of being.