compound subjects and verbs

COMPOUND SUBJECTS AND VERBS

I. Compound SubjectA. A compound subject consists of two or more subjects that are joined together by a conjunction and the same verb.

1. Conjunctions= and, but, or, norB. Examples:

1. Minneapolis and St. Paul are called the “Twin Cities.”

1. Minneapolis and St. Paul are called the “Twin Cities.” (The two parts of the

compound subject have the same verb, “are called”)

2. Flutes, clarinets and oboes are all woodwind instruments.

1. Minneapolis and St. Paul are called the “Twin Cities.” (The two parts of the compound subject have the same verb,

“are called”)2. Flutes, clarinets and oboes are all woodwind instruments. (the three parts of the

compound subject have the same verb, “are”)

PRACTICE

Quickly and quietly! Dry erase boards and pen Turn to page 13, Exercise 10 Follow along with Mrs. Russell’s directions.

II. Compound VerbA. A compound verb consists of two or more verbs that are joined together by a conjunction and the same subject.

1. Ben overslept but caught the bus anyway.

(The verbs “overslept” and “caught” both describe Ben’s

actions.)2. My father bought a Chinese

wok and cooked vegetables in it.

(The verbs “overslept” and “caught” both describe Ben’s

actions.)2. My father bought a Chinese

wok and cooked vegetables in it.(The verbs, “bought” and

“cooked” both tell father’s actions.)

PRACTICE

Quickly and quietly! Dry erase boards and pen Turn to page 14, Exercise 11 Follow along with Mrs. Russell’s directions.

INDEPENDENT PRACTICE

Do page 14, Exercise 12, #1-10Follow the directions given in the

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