Identify Simple and Compound Parts

Do you know that a sentence can have more than one subject or more than one predicate? This playsheet helps you practice identifying simple and compound parts in sentences. By learning to spot them, you’ll see how sentences grow longer and more interesting while still staying clear.

As you work through the activities, you’ll notice that a simple subject names one person or thing, while a compound subject names two or more, joined by words like and or or. The same goes for predicates—one action forms a simple predicate, but multiple actions create a compound predicate. These patterns make sentences richer and more detailed.

Each exercise strengthens your grammar and writing skills. You’ll practice underlining simple parts, circling compound ones, and rewriting sentences to make them stronger. These steps will help you build confidence in reading and writing with accuracy.