English Language Arts
Grade 7
15 min
Identify the compound subject or compound predicate of a sentence
Identify the compound subject or compound predicate of a sentence
What you'll learn
- Identify the compound subject in at least 8 out of 10 sentences provided.
- Identify the compound predicate in at least 8 out of 10 sentences provided.
- Distinguish between sentences with compound subjects and sentences with compound predicates with 75% accuracy.
- Correctly combine two simple sentences into one sentence using either a compound subject or a compound predicate in at least 2 out of 3 attempts.
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Introduction & Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
Define and differentiate between simple subjects, simple predicates, compound subjects, and compound predicates.
Identify coordinating conjunctions used to connect elements in compound subjects and predicates.
Locate and correctly identify the complete compound subject within a given sentence.
Locate and correctly identify the complete compound predicate within a given sentence.
Analyze sentences to determine if they contain a simple or compound subject and predicate.
Construct grammatically correct sentences that include compound subjects or compound predicates.
Ever wonder how writers pack so much action or so many characters into one smooth sentence? 🤔 It's often thanks to compound subjects and predicates!
In this lesson, you'll learn to sp...
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Key Concepts & Vocabulary
TermDefinitionExample
SubjectThe noun or pronoun that performs the action or is described in the sentence.The *dog* barked loudly.
PredicateThe part of the sentence that contains the verb and tells what the subject does or what is said about the subject.The dog *barked loudly*.
Simple SubjectThe main noun or pronoun in the subject, without any modifiers.The tall *boy* ran quickly. (Simple subject: boy)
Simple PredicateThe main verb or verb phrase in the predicate, without any modifiers or objects.The tall boy *ran* quickly. (Simple predicate: ran)
Compound SubjectTwo or more simple subjects that share the same predicate, joined by a coordinating conjunction (like 'and', 'or', 'nor').*Sarah and Tom* studied together.
Compound PredicateTwo or more simple predic...
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Key Rules & Conventions
Rule for Identifying a Compound Subject
A compound subject consists of two or more nouns or pronouns that perform the same action or are described by the same predicate. They are typically connected by coordinating conjunctions like 'and', 'or', or 'nor'.
To find it, first locate the verb, then ask 'Who or what [verb]?' If the answer includes two or more distinct subjects joined by a conjunction, you have a compound subject.
Rule for Identifying a Compound Predicate
A compound predicate consists of two or more verbs or verb phrases that share the same subject. These verbs are also connected by coordinating conjunctions such as 'and', 'or', or 'but'.
To find it, first locate the subject, then ask 'What...
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Challenging
Which sentence is constructed correctly with a compound subject?
A.Me and my friend researched the topic.
B.My friend and I researched the topic.
C.My friend and me researched the topic.
D.Myself and my friend researched the topic.
Challenging
Which sentence has a compound predicate rather than two independent clauses joined by a FANBOYS conjunction?
A.The narrator introduced the characters, and the plot began to unfold.
B.The team was losing, yet they continued to play with determination.
C.The author wrote the first draft but later revised it extensively.
D.The experiment was a success, so the scientists published their results.
Challenging
Analyze this complex sentence: 'The committee, after weeks of deliberation, approved the proposal and sent its recommendation to the board.' What is the complete compound predicate?
A.approved the proposal and sent its recommendation to the board
B.after weeks of deliberation, approved the proposal and sent its recommendation to the board
C.approved and sent
D.The committee approved the proposal
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