Identify and correct verb agreement with compound subjects

Learning Objectives Identify a compound subject joined by 'and'. Explain that a compound subject means 'more than one'. Choose the correct plural verb (like 'are', 'play', 'jump') for a compound subject. Correct sentences with the wrong verb for a compound subject. Write a simple sentence using a compound subject and the correct verb. Circle the two nouns that make up a compound subject. Do a cat and a dog play together? 🐈 + 🐕 Let's learn how to write about teams! We will learn about 'team subjects' in our sentences. This helps our sentences sound right. It makes our writing super clear for everyone! Real-World Applications Telling a story about you and a friend. Writing about your favorite animals at...

TermDefinitionExample Subject 🧍The person, animal, or thing doing something.In 'The dog barks,' the subject is 'The dog'. Verb 🏃‍♀️The 'doing' word or action word in a sentence.In 'Birds fly,' the verb is 'fly'. Compound Subject 🧑‍🤝‍🧑A team subject with two or more subjects joined by 'and'.'The boy and the girl' is a compound subject. Singular 🍎When there is only one of something.'One apple' is singular. Plural 🍎🍎When there is more than one of something.'Two apples' is plural. Verb Agreement ✅Matching the subject and the verb so they work together.We say 'The dog runs,' not 'The dog run'.

The 'And' Team Rule Noun + 'and' + Noun = Plural Verb When you see two subjects joined by 'and', they are a team! Teams are plural, so they need a plural verb. Plural Verb Power Plural verbs do not end in -s. (are, were, play, jump, sing) Use these strong verbs for compound subjects. 'Mom and Dad cook.' not 'Mom and Dad cooks.'