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Yes, a compound subject consists of usually two simple subjects connected by "and".

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Q: A compound subject is one that contains two or more simple subjects?
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How many simple subjects are in a compound subject?

At least two, unless the compound itself is considered a single simple subject.


What is used to moidfy the simple subject?

Adjectives are used to modify both simple and compound subjects.


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."


What is compound subject plus simple predicate?

Okay, a compound subject is two subjects into one, and a simple predicate is the same ending to both subjects. For example: Alan and Robin were found walking down the street. In the foregoing, Alan and Robin are the two subjects, also known as compound subject, while simple predicate was "were found." However, I added another predicate which was basically an adjective phrase, "walking down the street." But "were found" is a simple predicate.


What is the difference between compound a plural and collective subjects?

Compound subjects refer to multiple subjects that are joined by coordinating conjunctions such as "and" or "or," while plural subjects refer to subjects that are inherently plural and do not require conjunctions. Collective subjects refer to a single entity that is made up of multiple individuals or parts.


Compound subjects always consist of two simple subjects?

Not always


What does a compound subject have?

A compound subject has two or more subjects. In the sentence "Jerry and Carl went to the movies", "Jerry" and "Carl" are the compound subjects. In the sentence "Bob, the ice-cream man, and Sue, his new wife, are going to Memphis on their honeymoon", "Bob" and "Sue" are the simple compound subjects, and "Bob, the ice-cream man" and "Sue, his new wife" are the complete compound subjects. Be warned - on tests on compound subjects, teachers don't want you to put "Jerry and Carl"; they prefer "Jerry, Carl".


A simple sentence can have a compound subject?

Yes, it can have two subjects and only one verb. Marsha and Glenda went to the store.


A sentence that has two or more subjects connectedby the conjunctions and or or?

This type of sentence has a compound subject. The sentence can be simple, compound, or complex. Likewise the compound subject may be either singular or plural. For example, 'the boy and girl walked to school.', is a sentence that has a singular compound subject.


What is complete and compound subject?

complete subject - everything before the verb Ex. Fredplays soccer.compound subject - two simple subjects in the complete subject Ex. Fred and I play soccer.


What is the subject in the sentence Tim and several other students started a club?

The compound subject is "Tim and several other students" - the simple subjects are "Tim" and "students."


Is the sentence Robert and his brother were working in the garden. compound or simple?

If you are talking about predicates it is simple. If you are talking about subjects it is compound.