Identify Simple Subjects & Verbs, Compound / Not Compound

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What is a simple subject?

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The simple subject is the main word or words in a subject that tell who or what the sentence is about, without any modifiers.

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What is a verb?

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A verb is a word that describes an action, occurrence, or state of being.

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What is a compound subject?

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A compound subject consists of two or more simple subjects joined by a conjunction, sharing the same verb.

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What is a compound verb?

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A compound verb consists of two or more verbs that share the same subject, often joined by a conjunction.

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What are FANBOYS?

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FANBOYS is an acronym for the coordinating conjunctions: For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So.

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How do you identify a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS) or a semicolon.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence, containing a subject and a verb.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence and usually begins with a subordinating conjunction.

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What is the purpose of a coordinating conjunction?

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Coordinating conjunctions connect words, phrases, or independent clauses of equal importance.

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What is a verb phrase?

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A verb phrase consists of a main verb and any auxiliary (helping) verbs.