Compound Subjects and Predicates Test Dec.

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What is a compound subject?

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A compound subject is when two or more subjects are joined together by a conjunction (like 'and') and share the same verb.

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Give an example of a compound subject.

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Example: 'The cat and dog played together.' Here, 'The cat and dog' is the compound subject.

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What is a compound predicate?

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A compound predicate is when two or more verbs or verb phrases share the same subject and are joined by a conjunction.

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Give an example of a compound predicate.

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Example: 'She danced and sang at the party.' Here, 'danced and sang' is the compound predicate.

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses. Common conjunctions include 'and', 'but', and 'or'.

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Identify the compound subject in this sentence: 'Tom and Jerry ran fast.'

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The compound subject is 'Tom and Jerry'.

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Identify the compound predicate in this sentence: 'The dog barked and jumped.'

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The compound predicate is 'barked and jumped'.

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What is the purpose of a compound subject?

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The purpose of a compound subject is to combine two or more subjects that perform the same action in a sentence.

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What is the purpose of a compound predicate?

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The purpose of a compound predicate is to show that the same subject is performing multiple actions.

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How do you identify a compound subject in a sentence?

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