Transcript compound subjects

Compound Sentence Parts
Chapter 1.5
Here’s the Idea
Sentences can have compound subjects
and compound verbs.
A compound subject is made up of two or
more subjects that share the same verb.
The subjects are joined by a conjunction such
as and, or, or but.
Caroline and Suzanne are looking for tables.
What is the compound subject?
Caroline and Suzanne
A compound verb is made up of two or more
verbs that share the same subject.
The verbs are joined by a conjunction such
as and, or, or but.
Fables entertain and teach.
What is the compound verb?
entertain and teach
verb
conjunction verb
Why It Matters in Writing
You can use compound subjects and verbs to
get rid of unnecessary words.
1. Aesop probably created some of the
stories that made him famous.
2. He probably retold some others.
Combine both sentences into one sentence.
Aesop probably created or retold some of
the stories that made him famous.