Grammar Notes: 9-27

Vocabulary:
compound subject- consists of two or more subjects that are joined by a conjunction and that have the same verb. Example: He and I are going to the movies on Saturday. Compound subjects = He/I

compound verb- consists of two or more verbs that are joined by a conjunction and that have the same subject.
Example: Our band practices together and writes songs. Compound verb- practices/writes

Simile- a comparison between two unlike things using "like," "as," or "resembles."

Voice- How the author relays his/her message. Narration plays into voice as well as tone. So far we have studied mostly first-person narration, but in "La Bamba" we were introduced to our first 3rd person story.

Holt Handbook: Exercise 10 page 13; 1-5 Write the sentences! Identifying Compound Subjects
Directions: Identify the compound subjects in each of the following sentences.
Example: 1. October and June are my favorite months.
1. October, June

1. Wild ducks and geese migrate south each year.

2.  Stars and planets form a galaxy.

3. Someday dolphins and people may be able to communicate with each other.

4. Baseball and soccer are the two most popular sports at my sister's school.

5. Eggs and flour are two ingredients in pancakes.