Diagramming Subjects and Verbs
Simple subject and verb Jim fell. This line goes all the way through the main line. Subject Jim fell Always start with the verb
Compound subject Jeb and Jim fell. This line is for the conjunction that joins the two subjects. Note: two subjects governing one verb. Hence a sentence with a “compound subject”. Jim fell Always start with the verb Jeb and
Compound verb Jeb slipped and fell. Verbs fell Jeb slipped and Note: this one subject is governing two verbs. Hence a sentence with a “compound verb”.
Compound subject and verb Jack and Jeb slipped and fell. Verbs fell slipped and Jeb Jack and Subjects
Three (or more) subjects Jeb, Jack, and Jim studied. Jim studied Always start with the verb Jeb and Jack Subjects