Let's solve the
Commas Worksheet (Compound Subject / Predicate) step by step.
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Understanding the Rules:
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Compound Subject: When two or more subjects are joined by a conjunction (like *and*), use commas to separate them.
- Example: *David, Leo, and Jonathan walked to the park.*
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Compound Predicate: When two or more verbs (or verb phrases) describe what the subject does, separate them with commas.
- Example: *The inspector reviewed, corrected, and submitted the paperwork.*
Also, remember:
- Use
commas between items in a list.
- Use
Oxford comma (comma before "and" in a list) when it improves clarity — often used in formal writing.
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Now let’s solve each sentence:
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1. David Leo and Jonathan walked to the park after school.
- This is a
compound subject: *David*, *Leo*, and *Jonathan* are all subjects doing the same action.
- We need to add commas between the names.
✔ Answer:
David, Leo, and Jonathan walked to the park after school.
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✔ Added commas between the three people in the compound subject.
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2. Hunters fishers and pilots need a license.
- This is a
compound subject: *Hunters*, *fishers*, and *pilots* are all people who need a license.
- These are three parallel nouns, so they should be separated by commas.
✔ Answer:
Hunters, fishers, and pilots need a license.
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✔ Commas added between the three types of professionals.
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3. The home inspector reviewed corrected and submitted the paperwork.
- This is a
compound predicate: The subject (*the home inspector*) performs multiple actions: *reviewed*, *corrected*, and *submitted*.
- These are three verbs in a series, so they need to be separated by commas.
✔ Answer:
The home inspector reviewed, corrected, and submitted the paperwork.
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✔ Commas added between the three verbs in the compound predicate.
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4. My best friends are Cynthia Miriam and Stacey.
- This is a
compound subject — *Cynthia*, *Miriam*, and *Stacey* are the people being referred to as "my best friends".
- So we need to separate the names with commas.
✔ Answer:
My best friends are Cynthia, Miriam, and Stacey.
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✔ Commas added between the names in the compound subject.
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✔ Final Answers:
1.
David, Leo, and Jonathan walked to the park after school.
2.
Hunters, fishers, and pilots need a license.
3.
The home inspector reviewed, corrected, and submitted the paperwork.
4.
My best friends are Cynthia, Miriam, and Stacey.
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🔍 Summary of Key Concepts:
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Compound Subjects: Use commas to separate multiple subjects.
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Compound Predicates: Use commas to separate multiple verbs.
- Always include the
Oxford comma (before "and") in lists for clarity and consistency.
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of compound subject and predicates worksheets.
