Defining Terms: What Are Compound Subjects Quiz?

1. What is a compound subject?

A subject made of one noun and one verb.

A subject with two or more nouns joined by a conjunction.

A subject that always comes after the verb.

A subject that is always a pronoun.

A compound subject has two or more nouns or pronouns joined by words like and, or, or nor.

Explanation

A compound subject has two or more nouns or pronouns joined by words like and, or, or nor.

2. Which sentence has a compound subject?

The dog barks loudly.

The cat and the dog play together.

My friend runs fast.

The tree is tall.

The cat and the dog are two nouns joined by and, making a compound subject.

Explanation

The cat and the dog are two nouns joined by and, making a compound subject.

3. Which word can join nouns to make a compound subject?

And

Very

Because

Quickly

And is a conjunction that connects two nouns to form a compound subject.

Explanation

And is a conjunction that connects two nouns to form a compound subject.

4. In the sentence Tom and Jerry are friends, what is the compound subject?

Tom

Jerry

Tom and Jerry

Friends

Tom and Jerry are two names joined by and, so together they form the compound subject.

Explanation

Tom and Jerry are two names joined by and, so together they form the compound subject.

5. Which sentence has a compound subject joined by or?

The boy or girl wins a prize.

The boy runs fast.

The girl wins a prize.

The prize is shiny.

Boy and girl are two nouns joined by or, so they make a compound subject.

Explanation

Boy and girl are two nouns joined by or, so they make a compound subject.

6. A compound subject can have two nouns joined by and.

True

False

When two nouns like cats and dogs are joined by and, they form a compound subject.

Explanation

When two nouns like cats and dogs are joined by and, they form a compound subject.

7. A subject with only one noun is a compound subject.

True

False

A compound subject needs two or more nouns or pronouns, not just one.

Explanation

A compound subject needs two or more nouns or pronouns, not just one.

8. Pronouns like he and she can be part of a compound subject.

True

False

He and she are pronouns, and when joined together they can form a compound subject.

Explanation

He and she are pronouns, and when joined together they can form a compound subject.

9. Which sentences have a compound subject?

Liam and Noah play soccer.

The bird sings.

My mom and dad cook dinner.

The sun shines.

Sara and Ben read quietly.

A, C, and E each have two nouns joined by and, making compound subjects.

Explanation

A, C, and E each have two nouns joined by and, making compound subjects.

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10. Which sentences do NOT have a compound subject?

The car and the bike are in the garage.

My sister dances.

Dogs and cats are popular pets.

The teacher and the principal speak.

The balloon floats.

B and E have only one noun as the subject, so they are not compound subjects.

Explanation

B and E have only one noun as the subject, so they are not compound subjects.

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11. In which sentences is the subject joined with or or nor?

Either cake or pie is fine for dessert.

Neither my brother nor my cousin is here.

The boy and girl are laughing.

Both Sam and Lisa are smiling.

The dog runs quickly.

A and B use or and nor to join two parts of the subject, forming compound subjects.

Explanation

A and B use or and nor to join two parts of the subject, forming compound subjects.

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12. In the sentence My brother and my sister are at school, how many nouns are in the compound subject?

One

Two

Three

Four

Brother and sister are the two nouns that form the compound subject.

Explanation

Brother and sister are the two nouns that form the compound subject.

13. Which best describes a compound subject?

Two or more verbs in a sentence.

Two or more nouns or pronouns acting together as the subject.

Two or more adjectives before a noun.

Two or more sentences joined together.

A compound subject has two or more nouns or pronouns that share the same verb.

Explanation

A compound subject has two or more nouns or pronouns that share the same verb.

14. Which sentence does NOT have a compound subject?

Ben and Ava ride bikes.

The dog and the cat sleep.

The teacher writes on the board.

Mom and Dad laugh.

The teacher is a single noun subject, so it is not compound.

Explanation

The teacher is a single noun subject, so it is not compound.

15. Complete the sentence: A ___ subject has two or more nouns or pronouns joined by a word like and, or, or nor.

Compound shows that the subject is made of more than one noun or pronoun.

Explanation

Compound shows that the subject is made of more than one noun or pronoun.

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16. Complete the sentence: In Tom and Lucy are reading, the compound subject is Tom and ___.

Tom and Lucy are the two names that together form the compound subject.

Explanation

Tom and Lucy are the two names that together form the compound subject.

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17. Complete the sentence: The word ___ often joins two nouns to make a compound subject, like cats and dogs.

And is a conjunction that connects two nouns into one compound subject.

Explanation

And is a conjunction that connects two nouns into one compound subject.

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18. Complete the sentence: In Either Alex or Mia will help, the subjects Alex and Mia are joined by the word ___.

The conjunction or connects Alex and Mia to create a compound subject.

Explanation

The conjunction or connects Alex and Mia to create a compound subject.

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19. A compound subject can be made with two nouns joined by or, like The cat or the dog is hungry.

True

False

The cat or the dog uses two nouns joined by or, so together they form a compound subject.

Explanation

The cat or the dog uses two nouns joined by or, so together they form a compound subject.

20. Which rule about compound subjects is correct?

A compound subject always uses only one noun.

A compound subject is made of two or more nouns or pronouns that share a verb.

A compound subject must use three or more nouns.

A compound subject never uses conjunctions.

In a compound subject, two or more nouns or pronouns are joined and share the same verb.

Explanation

In a compound subject, two or more nouns or pronouns are joined and share the same verb.