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Compound Subjects and Compound Predicates

24 questions

6th - 6th Grade

English

Compound Subjects and Compound Predicates is a Grade 6 English worksheet that helps students distinguish whether a sentence contains more than one subject, more than one predicate, or neither. Across 24 questions, students identify compound subjects and compound predicates, distinguish complete subjects and predicates from their simple forms, and recognize these structures in sentences with underlined portions. The worksheet combines 10 multiple-choice questions, 4 multiple-select questions, and 10 fill-in-the-blank items. Students also extract the compound subject from a sentence, applying grammar terminology rather than relying only on sentence meaning. This free printable worksheet is useful for introducing, reinforcing, or checking understanding of sentence structure, and it includes a complete answer key for efficient review and grading.

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Compound Subjects and Compound Predicates

Total questions: 24

Name
Class
Date
1.

The theatres and restaurants are closed.

a)

compound subject

b)

compound predicate

2.

Jake and his brother started school today.

a)

compound subject

b)

compound predicate

3.

The firefighter climbed the ladder and rescued the baby.

a)

compound subject

b)

compound predicate

4.

Multiple verbs and words to tell what

something does

a)

complete subject

b)

simple subject

c)

complete predicate

d)

simple predicate

5.

Multiple words to tell what the sentence is

about

a)

complete subject

b)

simple subject

c)

complete predicate

d)

simple predicate

6.

Determine whether the underlined portion of the sentence is the compound subject or compound predicate, or neither.

Classmates and teammates make great friends.

a)

compound subject

b)

compound predicate

c)

neither

7.

Determine whether the underlined portion of the sentence is the compound subject or compound predicate, or neither.

At the zoo, they feed the animals and upkeep their habitats.

a)

compound subject

b)

compound predicate

c)

neither

8.

Determine whether the underlined portion of the sentence is the compound subject or compound predicate, or neither.

Every Friday, my teacher is in a good mood.

a)

compound subject

b)

compound predicate

c)

neither

9.

Determine whether the underlined portion of the sentence is the compound subject or compound predicate, or neither.

Valentine's Day and Presidents' Day are in the same long weekend this year.

a)

compound subject

b)

compound predicate

c)

neither

10.

Does the sentence have a compound subject or a compound predicate?


Seashells, seaweed, and hermit crabs can be found at the beach.

a)

compound subject

b)

compound predicate

11.

Does the sentence have a compound subject or compound predicate?


Police officers train hard and prepare for the worst.

a)

compound subject

b)

compound predicate

12.

Does the sentence have a compound subject or compound predicate?


Chocolate, strawberry, and matcha are great ice cream flavors!

a)

compound subject

b)

compound predicate

13.

Does the sentence have compound subject or compound predicate?


The cat is basking and sleeping in the sun.

a)

complete subject

b)

complete predicate

14.

Does the sentence have compound subject or compound predicate?


A couple of students and teachers raced to the basketball court because of the fire drill.

a)

complete subject

b)

complete predicate

15.

What is the compound subject in the sentence:


A fool and his money are easily parted.

(a)  

16.

What is the compound subject in this sentence:


Ana, Luke, and Victor play the violin.

(a)  

17.

What is the compound predicate in this sentence:


The Head of Operations was promoted and celebrated yesterday.

(a)  

18.

What is the compound subject in this sentence:


Either squash or cauliflower would make a good side dish for dinner.

(a)  

19.

What is the compound predicate in this sentence:


Hailey cleaned her room and dusted the living room.

(a)  

20.

What is the compound predicate in this sentence:


The wildlife roared into the valley and destroyed all the bush along the way.

(a)  

21.

What is the compound subject in this sentence:


All the bees, butterflies, and wasps help with pollination.

(a)  

22.

What is the compound subject in this sentence:


Emilia and her father went for a horse ride along the beach.

(a)  

23.

What is the compound predicate in this sentence:


In the evening, the stars shine bright and bring light upon us.

(a)  

24.

What is the compound predicate in this sentence:


Mr. Alexander talked to the middle school students and reminded them to always do their best in online classes.

(a)  

Answer Key

Compound Subjects and Compound Predicates

Total questions: 24

1.
a)

compound subject

2.
a)

compound subject

3.
b)

compound predicate

4.
c)

complete predicate

5.
a)

complete subject

6.
a)

compound subject

7.
b)

compound predicate

8.
c)

neither

9.
a)

compound subject

10.
a)

compound subject

11.
b)

compound predicate

12.
a)

compound subject

13.
b)

complete predicate

14.
a)

complete subject

15.
fool money, fool, money
16.
Ana Luke Victor, Ana, Luke, Victor
17.
was promoted celebrated, was promoted, celebrated
18.
squash cauliflower, squash, cauliflower
19.
cleaned dusted, cleaned, dusted
20.
roared destroyed, roared, destroyed
21.
bees butterflies wasps, bees, butterflies, wasps
22.
Emilia father, Emilia, father
23.
shine bring, shine, bring
24.
talked reminded, talked, reminded

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FAQs

What does the Compound Subjects and Compound Predicates worksheet cover?

This Grade 6 English worksheet focuses on identifying compound subjects and compound predicates in complete sentences. Its 24 items use multiple choice, multiple select, and fill-in-the-blank formats to have students classify sentence parts, distinguish complete from simple subjects and predicates, identify cases that are neither, and extract a compound subject from a sentence.

How can I use this worksheet to teach compound subjects and compound predicates?

Introduce the lesson by modeling how to locate who or what the sentence is about and what that subject does, then show how multiple subjects form a compound subject and multiple verbs form a compound predicate. Use the worksheet’s classification items to have students explain why an underlined portion is a compound subject, compound predicate, or neither before assigning the fill-in-the-blank items for independent practice.

What mistakes should I watch for when students complete this worksheet?

Students may confuse a complete subject or complete predicate with a compound one, especially when a sentence contains extra descriptive words. They may also select compound predicate when the sentence has only one subject and one verb phrase, overlook the “neither” choice, or copy only part of the compound subject in the fill-in-the-blank items instead of including each joined subject.

How do I assign and grade this worksheet?

The Compound Subjects and Compound Predicates worksheet is available as a printable PDF and as a digital quiz on Wayground, and it includes a complete answer key. For printable submissions, you can scan student work with the Wayground for Teachers app to streamline grading.

How can I differentiate this compound subjects and compound predicates worksheet?

In the worksheet’s Advanced Settings, adjust font spacing and font size to make the sentence-classification and fill-in-the-blank items easier to read. You can also enable a dyslexia-friendly font or translate the worksheet into another language when that better supports students working with its grammar prompts.

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