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Compound Subjects Worksheet

A Grade 4 ELA worksheet focusing on identifying and using compound subjects in sentences.

Grade 4 ELA GrammarGrammar and MechanicsCompound Subject
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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.4.1.C

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Compound Subjects Practice

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A compound subject is made up of two or more simple subjects that share the same verb. They are usually joined by 'and', 'or', or 'nor'. Read each section carefully and complete the tasks.

Underline the compound subject in each sentence.

1.   and   played tag in the park.

2. The   or the   will bring the snacks.

3. Neither   nor   finished their homework yet.

4. My   and my   love to read.

Choose the sentence that correctly uses a compound subject.

1. Which sentence has a compound subject?

a

The dog barked loudly.

b

Cats and dogs are popular pets.

c

She ran quickly.

d

He eats an apple.

2. Which of these sentences has a compound subject?

a

Birds sing beautiful songs.

b

The sun shines brightly.

c

Mom and Dad went to the store.

d

We enjoy ice cream.

Write two sentences using a compound subject. Make sure to underline your compound subject.

1.

2.

Read each statement. Circle True or False.

1. A compound subject always has only two nouns.

T

True

F

False

2. 'And' is the only conjunction used to connect parts of a compound subject.

T

True

F

False