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A subject that is just one thing - one person, one hat, one dog, one plane, one mouse etc
The cat ate the rat. - singular subject - cat = one cat.
A plural subject is a subject that is more than one. - two dogs, ten Guitars, 1000 bananas etc.
The dogs chased the cat. - plural subject - dogs = more than one dog
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∙ 13y ago
Denton Palacio
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∙ 9y agoA singular subject is a subject that contains only one nous. A compound subject means there are multiple subjects and the compound subject contains two or more nouns.
The official definition of the word compound is "a thing that is composed of two or more separate elements; a mixture."
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∙ 11y agoa compound subject is a sentence that has two subjects that have a verb explaining what that subject is doing. A compound verb is a sentence with a subject that has a two verbs explaining what that subject is doing.
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∙ 11y agoThere are 3 forms of compound nouns: the open form, such as attorney general, post office or full moon; the closed form, such as keyboard, softball and notebook; and the hyphenated form, such as four-year-old, daughter-in-law and mass-produced. Whether the compound noun is singular or plural will depend whether or not an 's' has been added to the element to be pluralised. For example:
- daughter-in-law > daughters-in-law
- mother-in-law > mothers-in-law
- attorney general > attorneys general
- high school > high schools
- keyboard > keyboards
- cupful > cupfuls
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∙ 9y agoA simple subject is when a sentence is about just one person, place or thing. A compound subject is when it's about more than one person, place, or thing.
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Is ran a simple subject predicate compound subject or compound predicate?
A simple subject and simple predicate are the two main parts of each sentence. A simple subject is the common pronoun, noun, or proper noun that tells who the sentence is about. A simple predicate is the verb in the sentence that acts on the subject.
What is the simple subject in the sentence This kind of argument is hard to answer?
"This argument" is the simple subject. "This kind of argument" is the subject (or compound subject). "is" is the predicate. "hard to answer" is the object.
What is the simple subject and simple predicate in the sentence The old dog loafs by the fire?
A simple subject is what or whom the sentence is about, the main noun. A simple predicate is the action the subject is doing in the sentence, a verb. These are simple, not associated with the compound subject or compound predicate, which are inverse to these. SO:Sentence: The old dog loafs by the fire.Simple subject: dogSimple predicate: loafs
What is used to moidfy the simple subject?
Adjectives are used to modify both simple and compound subjects.
Examples of compound subject and simple predicate?
Mary and Alice ate ice cream is an example. Maryand Alice are the two elements that constitute the compound subject, and ate ice cream is the simple predicate.
How many simple subjects are in a compound subject?
At least two, unless the compound itself is considered a single simple subject.
Can you use a compound subject in a simple sentence?
Yes, it is possible to use a compound subject in a simple sentence. A compound subject consists of two or more subjects that are connected by a coordinating conjunction such as "and" or "or." For example, "Sara and Emma went to the park" is a simple sentence with a compound subject "Sara and Emma."
Simple subject with a compound subject?
it is a verb conncted to a conjunction
Is ran a simple subject predicate compound subject or compound predicate?
A simple subject and simple predicate are the two main parts of each sentence. A simple subject is the common pronoun, noun, or proper noun that tells who the sentence is about. A simple predicate is the verb in the sentence that acts on the subject.
A compound subject is one that contains two or more simple subjects?
Yes, a compound subject consists of usually two simple subjects connected by "and".
What is the simple subject on this sentence Wind and water make a mesa?
"Wind" and "water" are the compound simple subject.
Compound subject and simple predicate?
the boy is singing
What is the simple subject in the sentence This kind of argument is hard to answer?
"This argument" is the simple subject. "This kind of argument" is the subject (or compound subject). "is" is the predicate. "hard to answer" is the object.
Do you need to put a comma in simple sentence with compound subject?
No.
What is compound subject with simple predicate?
"fast forward" - in example
What is simple sentence with a compound subject and a compound predicate?
You and I must go to the campus bookstore and buy our textbooks.
What is the simple subject and simple predicate in the sentence The old dog loafs by the fire?
A simple subject is what or whom the sentence is about, the main noun. A simple predicate is the action the subject is doing in the sentence, a verb. These are simple, not associated with the compound subject or compound predicate, which are inverse to these. SO:Sentence: The old dog loafs by the fire.Simple subject: dogSimple predicate: loafs
