What is a Compound Subject?
A compound subject occurs when two or more subjects exist in a single sentence and share the same verb.
Some examples of compound subjects would be the following:
The teacher and student approached the scorer’s table.
After breakfast Angelina and Shaun walk to school every day.
That team’s player and the referee debated the foul.
Long-Form Videos: Compound Subjects
Long-form instructional video lessons allow students to engage with grammar concepts in more depth and detail.
This format provides students with a stronger foundation and a more comprehensive understanding of compound subjects.
Grammar-in-Context Videos: Compound Subjects
GrammarFlip’s grammar-in-context videos provide an additional layer of instruction, learning, and relatability.
Our unique and memorable video footage helps solidify the understanding of challenging grammar concepts.
Watch this video to better understand compound subjects, and be sure to view the video on compound predicates as well!
Short-Form Videos: Compound Subjects
Short-form videos are an excellent way to review grammar concepts. Our two-minute instructional videos help students review the concept of compound subjects to further solidify their understanding.
Memorable Images: Compound Subjects
The use of images to connect visual cues with concepts makes it simpler for students to grasp and remember key ideas. GrammarFlip’s memorable images create visual associations that make compound subjects more engaging and easier to retain.
Definition Cards: Compound Subjects
Definition cards reinforce grammar concepts by providing clear and concise explanations that students can easily reference for quick review and better retention. GrammarFlip’s definintion cards help students review the concept of compound subjects to further solidify their understanding.
Music: Compound Subjects
Learn grammar concepts through music! The unique verses and catchy chorus in our “Compound Subjects and Compound Predicates Song” will help your students further understand compound subjects. Listen for yourself and see if you don’t walk away singing this song to yourself!
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Music Videos: Compound Subjects
Music videos make grammar concepts more engaging and memorable by combining rhythm, visuals, and repetition to reinforce learning. GrammarFlip’s music videos help students retain the concept of compound subjects more effectively while making the learning process fun and interactive.
Why You Should Use Compound Subjects in Your Writing
The primary reason to use compound subjects in your writing is to avoid redundancy and to be more concise. If Pete and Jamil both play soccer, it saves your reader some time by simply writing, “Pete and Jamil both play soccer,” as opposed to, “Pete plays soccer. Jamil plays soccer.”
Of course, there are some instances in which you might intentionally avoid using compound subjects. If you’re trying to put emphasis on the individual subject, you might choose to write two separate sentences, each with a singular subject.
Be sure not to confuse compound subjects with compound sentences which are different altogether.
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