How to Combine Subjects

Sentences are made of two parts -- the subject and the predicate.

      We can combine the subjects of two sentences that have the same predicate.

Take a look.

These two sentences have the same predicate.

We can combine them with the conjunction 'and'.

      Conjunctions are words that combine sentences together. 

Can you combine these two sentences?

The cat took a bath.

The puppy took a bath.

They both have the same predicate, “took a bath”. 😺

So yes, we can combine their subjects with 'and'.

The cat and the puppy took a bath.

Practice Combining Subjects

Can you combine the subjects of these two sentences?

Joseph built a birdhouse.

Susan built a birdhouse.

Yes! Both sentences have the same predicate, “built a birdhouse”. We can combine the subjects with and.

Joseph and Susan built a birdhouse.

Let’s try another one! 💪

Combine the subjects of the two sentences to create a new sentence.

You hit a home run.

Danny hit a home run.

They both have the same predicate, “hit a home run”.  

We can combine the subjects, you and Danny, with and.

You and Danny hit a home run.

Let’s try one more! 🏋

Can you combine the subjects of the two sentences to create one new sentence?

Our gym teacher ran a mile today.

Sarah ran a mile today.

Yes! Both sentences have the same predicate, “ran a mile today”. We can combine the sentences by joining the two subjects.

Our gym teacher and Sarah ran a mile today.

Great job learning about combining subjects. 🤗 Now, ace the practice to help you remember what you learned.