Compound Subjects and Predicates

A compound subject consists of two or more simple subjects joined by a conjunction, telling who or what the sentence is about.

A compound predicate consists of two or more simple predicates joined by a conjunction, describing the actions of the subject.

friend, I

walked and whistled

A conjunction connects two or more subjects or predicates in a sentence.

Lacy and Janelle found a bird’s nest.

The dog barked and ran.

A simple subject is the main noun or pronoun that tells who or what the sentence is about.

A simple predicate is the main verb or action in a sentence.

cat, dog