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Compound Subjects Worksheet

Practice identifying and using compound subjects in sentences for Grade 3 ELA.

Grade 3 ELA GrammarGrammar and MechanicsCompound Subject
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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.3.1.H

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ELAGrammarCompound SubjectGrade 3
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Compound Subjects Practice

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Read the instructions for each section carefully and complete the activities.

A compound subject is two or more nouns or pronouns that share the same verb. They are usually joined by 'and' or 'or'.

Example: My mom and dad went to the store. (Mom and Dad are the compound subject)

Circle the letter next to the sentence that has a compound subject.

1. My dog barks loudly.

a

My

b

dog

c

barks

d

loudly

2. The cat and the mouse played a game.

a

The cat

b

the mouse

c

The cat and the mouse

d

played

Complete the sentences by adding a noun or pronoun to make a compound subject.

1. My brother and   like to read books.

2. Apples and   are healthy snacks.

3. The sun and   light up the sky.

Write two sentences of your own that include a compound subject. Underline the compound subject in each sentence.

1.

2.

Read each sentence. If it has a compound subject, circle True. If it does not, circle False.

1. My mom and I went to the park.

T

True

F

False

2. The blue bird sang a song.

T

True

F

False