Finding Compound Subjects and Hard-to-Find Subjects

Compound subject or predicate?

Both dogs and cats make good pets.

• compound subject

• compound predicate

Compound subject or compound predicate?

Zebras and giraffes live in the African savannah.

• compound subject

• compound predicate

Compound subject or compound predicate?

We showered and changed after the soccer game.

• compound subject

• compound predicate

Compound subject or compound predicate?

Mushroom, peppers, and onions are my favorite pizza toppings.

• compound subject

• compound predicate

Compound subject or compound predicate?

The actors sang and danced on stage.

• compound subject

• compound predicate

Compound subject or compound predicate?

The family ate dinner and walked on the beach.

• compound subject

• compound predicate

Compound subject or compound predicate?

Dogs, cats, and hamsters make good pets.

• compound subject

• compound predicate

Compound subject or compound predicate?

Policemen and firemen both wear uniforms.

• compound subject

• compound predicate

Compound subject or compound predicate?

The secretary answers the phone and takes messages.

• compound subject

• compound predicate

Compound subject or compound predicate?

Kathy took off her jacket and sat down at the table.

• compound subject

• compound predicate