Unit 1: Complete and Incomplete Sentences
Unit 2: Types of Sentences
Unit 3: Simple and Complete Subjects and Predicates
Unit 4: Common Nouns
Unit 5: Common and Proper Nouns
Unit 6: Plural Nouns
Unit 7: More Plural Nouns
Unit 8: Singular Possessive Nouns
Unit 9: Plural Possessive Nouns
Unit 10: Subject and Object Pronouns
Unit 11: Complete Sentences and End Punctuation Review
Unit 12: Common and Proper Nouns Review
Unit 13: Singular and Plural Nouns Review
Unit 14: Possessive Nouns Review
Unit 15: Subject and Object Pronouns Review
Unit 16: Action Verbs
Unit 17: Linking Verbs
Unit 18: Helping Verbs
Unit 19: Past, Present, and Future Tense Verbs
Unit 20: Perfect Tense Verbs
Unit 21: Irregular Verbs
Unit 22: Progressive Verbs
Unit 23: Transitive Verbs
Unit 24: Intransitive Verbs
Unit 25: Subject and Verb Agreement
Unit 26: Action Verbs Review
Unit 27: Linking and Helping Verbs Review
Unit 28: Verb Tenses Review
Unit 29: Verb Forms Review
Unit 30: Subject and Verb Agreement Review
Unit 31: Adjectives
Unit 32: Comparative and Superlative Adjectives
Unit 33: Irregular Comparative and Superlative Adjectives
Unit 34: Adverbs
Unit 35: More Adverbs
Unit 36: Adverbs without -ly
Unit 37: Synonyms
Unit 38: Antonyms
Unit 39: Homophones
Unit 40: Adjectives Review
Unit 41: Comparative and Superlative Adjectives Review
Unit 42: Adverbs Review
Unit 43: Synonyms and Antonyms Review
Unit 44: Homophones Review
Unit 45: Conjunctions
Unit 46: Compound Subjects
Unit 47: Compound Predicates
Unit 48: Prepositions and Prepositional Phrases
Unit 49: Dependent Clauses
Unit 50: Independent Clauses
Unit 51: Commas
Unit 52: Compound Sentences
Unit 53: Complex Sentences
Unit 54: Compound-Complex Sentences
Unit 55: Conjunctions Review
Unit 56: Compound Subjects and Compound Predicates Review
Unit 57: Prepositions and Prepositional Phrases Review
Unit 58: Dependent and Independent Clauses Review
Unit 59: Compound, Complex, and Compound-Complex Sentences Review
Unit 60: Appositives
Unit 61: More Uses for Commas
Unit 62: Quotation Marks
Unit 63: Contractions
Unit 64: Abbreviations
Unit 65: Semicolons
Unit 66: Colons
Unit 67: Word Usage: Sit or Set
Unit 68: Word Usage: Lie or Lay
Unit 69: Word Usage: Your or You’re
Unit 70: Appositives Review
Unit 71: Commas and Quotations Review
Unit 72: Contractions and Abbreviations Review
Unit 73: Colons and Semicolons Review
Unit 74: Word Usage Review
Unit 75: Interjections
Unit 76: Articles
Unit 77: Prefixes
Unit 78: Suffixes
Unit 79: More Prefixes
Unit 80: More Suffixes
Unit 81: Greek Root Words
Unit 82: Latin Root Words
Unit 83: Spelling Patterns and Exceptions
Unit 84: More Spelling Patterns and Exceptions
Unit 85: Negatives
Unit 86: Interjections and Articles Review
Unit 88: Suffixes Review
Unit 89: Greek and Latin Root Words Review
Unit 91: Negatives Review
Unit 92: Review of the Eight Parts of Speech
Unit 93: Applying Punctuation Knowledge
Unit 94: Applying Punctuation and Word Usage Knowledge
Unit 96: Adjectives, Adverbs, and Verb Tenses Review
Unit 97: Sentence Structure Review: Simple and Compound Sentences
Unit 98: Dependent Clauses and Sentence Structure
Unit 46: Compound Subjects
Definition and Identification
A compound subject is made up of two or more simple subjects that share the same predicate (verb). The simple subjects are joined by a conjunction such as and or or. Usingcompound subjects allows you to combine ideas and avoid repetition in your writing.
Examples:
- Simple Sentences: Annie visits the shop. Her friends visit the shop.
- Compound Subject: Annie and her friends visit the shop.
- Compound Subject: Lemon custard and butter pecan are her two favorite flavors.
Sometimes a compound subject includes more than two nouns: A moldy lunch, a denim jacket, and an algebrabook are in my locker.
Exercise 1: Identifying Compound Subjects
Underline the compound subject in each sentence. If the sentence does not have a compound subject, write “None”.
1. Annie visits Sandy’s Ice-Cream Shop every Friday. ________
2. Sheand her friends love to go there after school. ________
3. Lemon custard and butter pecan are her two favorite flavors. ________
4. Chocolate sprinkles, walnuts, or chocolate chips make great toppings. ________
5. Annie likes them both. ________
6. She orders something different each time she goes there. ________
7. Sandy lets Annie sample new flavors and new toppings. ________
8. Sundaes and milkshakes are also popular treats. ________
9. Annie and Sandy have become friends. ________
10. Sandy told Annie she could work at the shop later. ________
Exercise 2: Simple vs. Compound
Decide if the subject is Simple(S) or Compound (CS). Write the code on the line.
1. Pig One, Pig Two, and Pig Three wrote a letter. ____
2. The bears, rabbits, and pigs attended a party. ____
3. Carrots grow in the garden. ____
4. Teddy and Osito will visit Baby Bear. ____
5. My brothers and sisters enjoyed the housewarming. ____
6. The teacher visited the ocean. ____
7. Seagulls and pelicans flew overhead. ____
8.Carlos ran on the beach. ____
Exercise 3: Completing the Compound
Fill in the blank to create a compound subject using the word in parentheses.
1. The basketball players and ________ (coach) waited for the game.
2. The scorekeepers and ________ (fans) waited too.
3. The girl, her father, and ________ (mother) waited in the airport.
4. A moldy lunch, a denim jacket, and ________ (book) are in my locker.
5. My ________ (sister) and I played a board game.
6. The wind and ________ (rain) kept us inside.
7. Mom or ________ (Dad) will take me to practice.
8. Jupiter and ________ (Saturn) have many moons.
Exercise 4: Circle the Conjunction
Circle the coordinating conjunction (and, or) that connects the parts of the compound subject.
1. Sharks and dolphins swim in the ocean.
2. Malia or Oliver clears the table after dinner.
3. Pizza or pasta sounds good for dinner.
4. Runners and walkers cross the finish line.
5. Tables and chairs are stacked in the hallway.
6. The deer and bison grazed in themeadow.
7. My friends and I were hiking.
8. Ben or Libby is going to the fair.
Exercise 5: True or False
Read the statement about sentence structure. Write T for True or F for False.
1. A compound subject has two or more simple subjects. ____
2. Simple subjects in a compound subject share the same predicate. ____
3. “Annie visits the shop” contains a compound subject. ____
4. Compound subjects are often joined by ‘and’. ____
5. “She and her friends” is an example of a compound subject. ____
6. A sentence cannot have botha compound subject and a compound predicate. ____
7. “Lemon custard” is a compound subject because it has two words. ____
8. The word ‘or’ can be usedin a compound subject. ____
Exercise 6: Sentence Matching
Match the sentence start with the correct compound subject ending.
1. Kauai and ______ are popular islands to visit. (A. visitors)
2. Endangered sea turtles and ______ swim free. (B. Maui)
3. Citizens of Hawaii and ______ fight to preserve nature. (C. other marine life)
4. Culture and ______ are important. (D. traditions)
5. The beautiful scenery and ______ make a paradise. (E. gentle weather)
6. My brothers and ______ enjoyed the party. (F. sisters)
7. Carrots, beets, and ______ grow here.(G. squash)
8. Teddy and ______ will visit. (H. Osito)
