To find the compound subjects, we need to look for two or more people, places, or things that are doing the action in the sentence. They are usually connected by words like "and," "or," or commas.
Here is the step-by-step breakdown for each sentence:
1.
Diego and his brother play in the mud on a rainy day.
* Who is playing? Diego AND his brother.
2.
Charlotte, Pat, and Greta race down the street after school.
* Who is racing? Charlotte, Pat, AND Greta.
3.
The teacher and principal met with the parents.
* Who met? The teacher AND the principal.
4.
His mother and father decided to go out to dinner that evening.
* Who decided? His mother AND his father.
5.
Foxes, hawks, and rattlesnakes live in the desert biome.
* Who lives there? Foxes, hawks, AND rattlesnakes.
6.
Apples and oranges are healthy afternoon snacks.
* What are the snacks? Apples AND oranges.
7.
The wind and rain stopped us from playing soccer today.
* What stopped us? The wind AND the rain.
8.
Neither Jan nor Susan will be present at school today.
* Who won't be there? Neither Jan NOR Susan. (Remember, "neither/nor" joins subjects too!)
9.
Carlos, Tim, and Janet practice karate on Tuesdays.
* Who practices? Carlos, Tim, AND Janet.
Final Answer:
1. <u>Diego and his brother</u>
2. <u>Charlotte, Pat, and Greta</u>
3. <u>The teacher and principal</u>
4. <u>His mother and father</u>
5. <u>Foxes, hawks, and rattlesnakes</u>
6. <u>Apples and oranges</u>
7. <u>The wind and rain</u>
8. <u>Neither Jan nor Susan</u>
9. <u>Carlos, Tim, and Janet</u>
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of subjects and predicates worksheets.
