Combining Sentences with Compound Subjects

The video tutorial teaches how to combine sentences using compound subjects to make writing more concise. It explains the structure of sentences, focusing on subjects and predicates, and provides examples and exercises to practice creating compound subjects. The tutorial includes a practical example using a science fair draft, demonstrating how to identify and combine sentences with similar predicates.

What is the main part of the predicate in a sentence?

• Noun

• Verb

• Conjunction

• Adjective

Which of the following sentences has a compound subject?

• Ann jumped.

• Isaiah skipped.

• Ben ran down the road.

• Imani and Luke ran.

How can you combine two sentences with the same predicate?

• By using a comma

• By using a conjunction

• By using a semicolon

• By using a period

Which conjunction is commonly used to combine subjects in a compound subject?

• Nor

• And

• But

• Or

In the science fair draft, who will build model volcanoes?

• Sophie and Lilia

• Zachary and James

• Jeremy and Pamela

• Isaiah and Ann

What is the purpose of using compound subjects in writing?

• To make writing less wordy

• To confuse the reader

• To add more subjects

• To make sentences longer

What should you look for when revising a draft to use compound subjects?

• Sentences with no subjects

• Sentences with different predicates

• Sentences with multiple verbs

• Sentences with the same predicate