Compound Subjects and Predicates

Compound Subjects and Predicates

Compound subjects and predicates operate in exactly the same way as the simple subjects and predicates, only there are more of them. To diagram these, write the multiple nouns and verbs on separate horizontal lines as shown.

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1) Masks, make-up, and hats were popular disguises.

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| \ disguises
                   and                                         \popular
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2) Babe Ruth and Eleanor Roosevelt wore authentic costumes.

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and | | costumes
| \authentic

3) Parents and teachers watched and enjoyed each child's act.

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                   and    |    and                        |              act
|                 \each      \child's

4) A clown, a giraffe, and a helicopter led the costume parade.

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        \a
| | parade
        \a         and                                         \the \costume
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        \a

5) The prizes and costumes pleased and delighted everyone.

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                   and    |    and                        |   everyone
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