What is a compound subject?

A compound subject consists of two or more <a href="https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/subjects">subjects</a> joined by a conjunction (such as and, or, nor, but) that share the same verb.

• When the subjects are joined by and, the verb is generally plural. Example: <a href="https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/John">John</a> and <a href="https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/Mary">Mary</a> are going to the store.

• When the subjects are joined by or or nor, the verb agrees with the subject closest to the verb. Example: Neither the children nor their <a href="https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/father">father</a> is going.

• Sometimes, even with and, the compound subject is considered a single unit and takes a singular verb. This often happens when the subjects refer to a single thing or idea. Example: Macaroni and cheese is my favorite food.

• Phrases such as "as well as," "along with," and "together with" don't make the subject compound; the verb agrees with the first subject. Example: The <a href="https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/teacher">teacher</a>, as well as the students, is going on the field trip.