Here's the completed worksheet with explanations for each sentence:
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1. The boy and the girl went to court.
✔ Compound Subject
*Explanation:* “The boy and the girl” are two nouns performing the same action (“went”). This matches the definition of a compound subject.
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2. The boy argued and explained his side of the case.
✔ Compound Predicate
*Explanation:* “Argued” and “explained” are two actions performed by the same subject (“the boy”). This is a compound predicate.
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3. The judge and the bailiff listened to the boy.
✔ Compound Subject
*Explanation:* “The judge and the bailiff” are two nouns doing the same action (“listened”). So, it’s a compound subject.
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4. The girl denied the charges and blamed the boy.
✔ Compound Predicate
*Explanation:* “Denied” and “blamed” are two verbs (actions) done by the same subject (“the girl”). So, this is a compound predicate.
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5. The judge heard her and thought about the case.
✔ Compound Predicate
*Explanation:* “Heard” and “thought” are two actions performed by “the judge.” Compound predicate.
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6. The girl and the boy argued and fought loudly.
✔ Both
*Explanation:* “The girl and the boy” = compound subject (two people doing the same thing).
“Argued and fought” = compound predicate (two actions done by them).
So, it has BOTH a compound subject and a compound predicate.
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7. The judge banged his gavel and called for order.
✔ Compound Predicate
*Explanation:* “Banged” and “called” are two actions performed by “the judge.” Compound predicate.
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8. The bailiff raced to the front of the court.
✔ Neither
*Explanation:* Only one subject (“the bailiff”) and only one verb (“raced”). No compound elements.
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9. The boy and the girl stopped fighting and sat down.
✔ Both
*Explanation:* “The boy and the girl” = compound subject.
“Stopped fighting and sat down” = compound predicate (two actions: stopping and sitting).
So, BOTH.
*(Note: “stopped fighting” is one action — stopping — and “sat down” is another. Together they form a compound predicate.)*
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10. The judge gave them his verdict.
✔ Neither
*Explanation:* One subject (“the judge”), one verb (“gave”). No compound elements.
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✔ Final Answers (to write on the lines):
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compound subject
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compound predicate
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compound subject
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compound predicate
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compound predicate
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both
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compound predicate
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neither
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both
10.
neither
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of compound subjects and predicate worksheets.
