Compound Subjects Worksheet
A Grade 5 ELA worksheet focusing on identifying and using compound subjects in sentences.
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Compound Subjects Practice
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Read each section's instructions carefully and complete the activities. This worksheet will help you practice identifying and using compound subjects.
A compound subject is made up of two or more simple subjects that share the same verb. These subjects are usually joined by a conjunction such as 'and', 'or', or 'nor'.
Example: My brother and I love to play soccer. (Brother and I are the compound subject)
1. Which sentence contains a compound subject?
The dog barked loudly.
My sister and her friend went to the park.
He runs very fast.
She sings beautifully.
2. In the sentence, 'Apples, oranges, and bananas are healthy snacks,' what is the compound subject?
Apples
healthy snacks
Apples, oranges, and bananas
are
Fill in the blank with a word or words to create a compound subject.
1. My mom and enjoy gardening.
2. Birds and build nests in the trees.
3. Neither the rain nor the stopped our outdoor fun.
Write two sentences of your own that each contain a compound subject. Underline the compound subject in each sentence.
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Determine if the following statements about compound subjects are true or false.
1. A compound subject always has two words.
True
False
2. The words in a compound subject are joined by a conjunction.
True
False