The document discusses simple and compound subjects and predicates in sentences. It defines a simple subject as the main word or words in the complete subject. A compound subject consists of two or more connected subjects that share the same verb. Similarly, it defines a simple predicate as the main verb or verb phrase in a sentence, while a compound predicate contains two or more connected verbs that share the same subject. Examples are provided to illustrate simple and compound subjects and predicates.

1. THE SENTENCE
SIMPLE AND COMPOUND SUBJECTS/PREDICATES

2. REVIEW. IDENTIFY THE SUBJECTS/PREDICATES
1. The Super Bowl is played on Sunday.
2. Books are located in the library.
3. Swinging as hard as he could, Tim hit the baseball.
4. Scientists know more about outer space than the ocean floor.

3. THE SIMPLE SUBJECT
• The simple subject is the main word or words in the complete
subject.
Examples:
A poster in the gym describes the contest.
Simple Subject: Poster
Complete Subject: A poster in the gym
The huge double doors slammed shut.
Simple Subject: Doors
Complete Subject: The huge double doors

4. THE OLD MAN MIKE LIKES TO FEED THE DUCKS
BREAD.

5. THE OLD MAN MIKE LIKES TO FEED THE DUCKS
BREAD.

6. THE OLD MAN MIKE LIKES TO FEED THE DUCKS
BREAD.

7. THE COMPOUND SUBJECT
A Compound Subject consists of two or more connected subjects that have the
same verb!
The usual connecting words are: and and or

8. EXAMPLES
Lloyd, Flo, and I collected all the trash.
Either hail or rain is predicted.
At the bottom of the trunk were some old newspapers and
magazines.

9. EXAMPLES
Lloyd, Flo, and I collected all the trash.
Either hail or rain is predicted.
At the bottom of the trunk were some old newspapers and
magazines.

10. THE SIMPLE PREDICATE
• The main word or group of words in the complete
predicate
• May be one verb
• May be a verb phrase
• A verb phrase consists of a main verb and its helping verbs

11. EXAMPLES
• My brother sings in the third act
• Ignacio is sorting the mail
• Our group will be joining the cleanup committee

12. EXAMPLES
• My brother sings in the third act
• Ignacio is sorting the mail
• Our group will be joining the cleanup committee

13. COMPOUND PREDICATES
• These are compound verbs
• Two or more connected verbs that have the same
subject
• A Connecting word --- usually and, or, or but --- is used
between the verbs

14. TANYA STOPPED AND STARED IN DISBELIEF
YOU MAY READ A BOOK, PLAY CHESS, OR WATCH
A MOVIE

15. TANYA STOPPED AND STARED IN DISBELIEF
YOU MAY READ A BOOK, PLAY CHESS, OR WATCH
A MOVIE

16. WORKSHEET EXAMPLES
1.Sally and Mike will lead the parade
6. The lucky quarter rolled and bounced down the steps.