Grade 4 worksheet on compound subjects and predicates, including practice sentences and writing prompts about school.
Compound subjects and predicates worksheet for Grade 4, featuring exercises to circle subjects and underline predicates, with definitions and examples.
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Let's solve this Grade 4 Sentences Worksheet on Compound Subjects and Predicates, step by step.
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- Subject: Who or what the sentence is about.
- Predicate: What the subject does or is (the action or description).
> 💡 Compound subjects = two or more subjects joined by "and"
> 💡 Compound predicates = two or more actions (verbs) joined by "and"
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## ✔ Part 1: Circle the subjects. Underline the predicates.
We’ll go through each sentence:
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- Subject: *I* → ✔ Circle "I"
- Predicate: *am good at playing volleyball* → ✔ Underline "am good at playing volleyball"
> ✔️ This is a simple sentence with one subject and one predicate.
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- Subject: *Mike* → ✔ Circle "Mike"
- Predicate: *kicks the ball and throws the Frisbee* → ✔ Underline "kicks the ball and throws the Frisbee"
> ✔️ One subject, compound predicate (two verbs: kicks + throws)
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- Subject: *Mandy and Beth* → ✔ Circle both names
- Predicate: *run fast and jump high* → ✔ Underline "run fast and jump high"
> ✔️ Compound subject (Mandy and Beth), compound predicate (run and jump)
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- Subject: *My friends and I* → ✔ Circle both parts
- Predicate: *love to play sports* → ✔ Underline "love to play sports"
> ✔️ Compound subject, one predicate
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- Subject: *Volleyball, basketball, and golf* → ✔ Circle all three
- Predicate: *are my favorite sports* → ✔ Underline "are my favorite sports"
> ✔️ Compound subject (three nouns), one predicate
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- Subject: *We* → ✔ Circle "We"
- Predicate: *play games and race each other* → ✔ Underline "play games and race each other"
> ✔️ One subject, compound predicate (play + race)
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## ✔ Part 2: Write a sentence about school using:
Now we create original sentences based on the requirements.
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> Example: The teacher explains the lesson.
- Subject: *The teacher*
- Predicate: *explains the lesson*
✔ Simple sentence.
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> Example: Students read books and write essays.
- Subject: *Students*
- Predicates: *read books*, *write essays*
✔ Compound predicate (two actions)
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> Example: Sam and Lisa study hard.
- Subjects: *Sam*, *Lisa*
- Predicate: *study hard*
✔ Compound subject, one predicate
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> Example: Tom and Jerry play soccer and eat lunch.
- Subjects: *Tom*, *Jerry*
- Predicates: *play soccer*, *eat lunch*
✔ Compound subject and compound predicate
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## ✔ Final Answer Summary
1. I am good at playing volleyball.
→ Circle: I
→ Underline: am good at playing volleyball
2. Mike kicks the ball and throws the Frisbee.
→ Circle: Mike
→ Underline: kicks the ball and throws the Frisbee
3. Mandy and Beth run fast and jump high.
→ Circle: Mandy and Beth
→ Underline: run fast and jump high
4. My friends and I love to play sports.
→ Circle: My friends and I
→ Underline: love to play sports
5. Volleyball, basketball, and golf are my favorite sports.
→ Circle: Volleyball, basketball, and golf
→ Underline: are my favorite sports
6. We play games and race each other.
→ Circle: We
→ Underline: play games and race each other
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1. One subject, one predicate:
➤ *The school bell rings at 8 a.m.*
2. One subject, two predicates:
➤ *Students learn math and take notes.*
3. Two subjects, one predicate:
➤ *Anna and Ben walk to school together.*
4. Two subjects, two predicates:
➤ *Teachers grade papers and plan lessons.*
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These answers meet the grammar goals and help reinforce understanding of subjects and predicates, including compound forms. 🌟
Let me know if you'd like printable versions or explanations for younger learners!
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🔹 Understanding the Concepts
- Subject: Who or what the sentence is about.
- Predicate: What the subject does or is (the action or description).
> 💡 Compound subjects = two or more subjects joined by "and"
> 💡 Compound predicates = two or more actions (verbs) joined by "and"
---
## ✔ Part 1: Circle the subjects. Underline the predicates.
We’ll go through each sentence:
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1. I am good at playing volleyball.
- Subject: *I* → ✔ Circle "I"
- Predicate: *am good at playing volleyball* → ✔ Underline "am good at playing volleyball"
> ✔️ This is a simple sentence with one subject and one predicate.
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2. Mike kicks the ball and throws the Frisbee.
- Subject: *Mike* → ✔ Circle "Mike"
- Predicate: *kicks the ball and throws the Frisbee* → ✔ Underline "kicks the ball and throws the Frisbee"
> ✔️ One subject, compound predicate (two verbs: kicks + throws)
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3. Mandy and Beth run fast and jump high.
- Subject: *Mandy and Beth* → ✔ Circle both names
- Predicate: *run fast and jump high* → ✔ Underline "run fast and jump high"
> ✔️ Compound subject (Mandy and Beth), compound predicate (run and jump)
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4. My friends and I love to play sports.
- Subject: *My friends and I* → ✔ Circle both parts
- Predicate: *love to play sports* → ✔ Underline "love to play sports"
> ✔️ Compound subject, one predicate
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5. Volleyball, basketball, and golf are my favorite sports.
- Subject: *Volleyball, basketball, and golf* → ✔ Circle all three
- Predicate: *are my favorite sports* → ✔ Underline "are my favorite sports"
> ✔️ Compound subject (three nouns), one predicate
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6. We play games and race each other.
- Subject: *We* → ✔ Circle "We"
- Predicate: *play games and race each other* → ✔ Underline "play games and race each other"
> ✔️ One subject, compound predicate (play + race)
---
## ✔ Part 2: Write a sentence about school using:
Now we create original sentences based on the requirements.
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1. One subject and one predicate.
> Example: The teacher explains the lesson.
- Subject: *The teacher*
- Predicate: *explains the lesson*
✔ Simple sentence.
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2. One subject and two predicates.
> Example: Students read books and write essays.
- Subject: *Students*
- Predicates: *read books*, *write essays*
✔ Compound predicate (two actions)
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3. Two subjects and one predicate.
> Example: Sam and Lisa study hard.
- Subjects: *Sam*, *Lisa*
- Predicate: *study hard*
✔ Compound subject, one predicate
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4. Two subjects and two predicates.
> Example: Tom and Jerry play soccer and eat lunch.
- Subjects: *Tom*, *Jerry*
- Predicates: *play soccer*, *eat lunch*
✔ Compound subject and compound predicate
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## ✔ Final Answer Summary
Part 1: Circling and Underlining
1. I am good at playing volleyball.
→ Circle: I
→ Underline: am good at playing volleyball
2. Mike kicks the ball and throws the Frisbee.
→ Circle: Mike
→ Underline: kicks the ball and throws the Frisbee
3. Mandy and Beth run fast and jump high.
→ Circle: Mandy and Beth
→ Underline: run fast and jump high
4. My friends and I love to play sports.
→ Circle: My friends and I
→ Underline: love to play sports
5. Volleyball, basketball, and golf are my favorite sports.
→ Circle: Volleyball, basketball, and golf
→ Underline: are my favorite sports
6. We play games and race each other.
→ Circle: We
→ Underline: play games and race each other
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Part 2: Writing Sentences About School
1. One subject, one predicate:
➤ *The school bell rings at 8 a.m.*
2. One subject, two predicates:
➤ *Students learn math and take notes.*
3. Two subjects, one predicate:
➤ *Anna and Ben walk to school together.*
4. Two subjects, two predicates:
➤ *Teachers grade papers and plan lessons.*
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These answers meet the grammar goals and help reinforce understanding of subjects and predicates, including compound forms. 🌟
Let me know if you'd like printable versions or explanations for younger learners!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of compound subject and compound predicate worksheet.
