Compound Subjects and Verbs

1. Compound Subjects and Verbs

2. Compound Subject • 2 or more subjects joined by a coordinating conjunction (and, or, nor, but) that share the same verb • They can also be joined by a correlative conjunction. (either….or, neither….nor, both….and, not only….but also)

3. Examples • Paris and London remain favorite tourist attractions. • Either Dr. Combs or Dr. Bibb will speak at the conference. • Among my hobbies are shopping, scrapbooking, and reading.

4. Let’s Diagram! • Trucks and tractors raced. • Both trucks and tractors raced.

5. Diagram these! • Boaters and swimmers were rescued. • Either Jeremy or Mark was whispering.

6. Compound Verb • 2 or more verbs joined by a coordinating conjunction (and, but, or, nor) that share the same subject • They can also be joined by a correlative conjunction. (either….or, neither….nor, both….and, not only….but also)

7. Examples • The rain has fallen for days and is still falling. • The team played well but lost the game anyway. • Will Jon mop the floor or wash the dishes?

8. Let’s Diagram! • Icicles gleamed but dripped. • Icicles were gleaming but dripping.

9. Diagram these! • Rex was growling and biting. • She either complains or criticizes.

10. Practice diagramming • Was Phillip or Annette returning? • Stop and listen! • Either Jeremy or Mark was whispering. • Skiers were slipping and falling. • Elaine paused but continued.

11. English book • Page 366 • Ex. 9 • Diagram the subjects and predicates!