Skill 4: Compound Subjects and Compound Predicates

Which sentence has a compound subject?

• The deer and bison grazed in the high mountain meadow.

• The antelope galloped and ran through the open field.

• Three young elephants drink from the watering hole.

• The chimpanzee swings from the tree.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1C

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

Which sentence has a compound subject?

• Last weekend, Rosa and Kay camped by the lake.

• Their tent was blue and green.

• They decided to hike and canoe near the river.

• The two love camping and travel every summer.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1C

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

Which sentence has a compound subject?

• My friend and I worked on the project together.

• Sally wrote the speech for us.

• I created the poster using pictures and words.

• We wanted to get a good grade.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1C

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

Which sentence has a compound predicate?

• Joan picked and peeled the apples in the morning.

• The apples were ripe for the season.

• Joan loves to make apple pie in the fall.

• Joan and her mom go to the farm together.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1C

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

Which sentence has a compound predicate?

• All night long the chilly wind moaned and howled.

• The wind was so loud.

• Rebecca had to shut the window because of the wind.

• The storm and wind kept me awake all night.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1C

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

Which sentence has a compound predicate?

• The famous sculptor cut and polished the gray granite.

• The statue is one of his favorite pieces of work.

• He has spent years of his life working on it.

• Many people admired the statue.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1C

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

Maria collects the tickets and tears them in half.

• Compound Subject

• Compound Predicate

• Neither

• Both

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1C

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

Juan and Reid help people find their seats in the theater.

• Compound Subject

• Compound Predicate

• Neither

• Both

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1C

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

The performers and actors sing and dance on the stage.

• Compound Subject

• Compound Predicate

• Neither

• Both

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1C

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

Family and friends clap at the end of the show.

• Compound Subject

• Compound Predicate

• Neither

• Both

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1C

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I