Question

circle the verb and underline the compound subject in each sentence. ex. nutrition and health are interesting topics. 1. apples and oranges are healthy choices for a snack. 2. vitamin c and dietary fiber are found in apples. 3. however, oranges and the juice of oranges contain five times as much vitamin c. 4. iron and vitamins are plentiful in whole wheat bread. 5. white eggs and brown eggs are equally nutritious.

Explanation:

1. Verb: are, Compound subject: Apples and oranges
2. Verb: are, Compound subject: Vitamin C and dietary fiber
3. Verb: contain, Compound subject: oranges and the juice of oranges
4. Verb: are, Compound subject: Iron and vitamins
5. Verb: are, Compound subject: White eggs and brown eggs

Answer:

1. Circle "are", Underline "Apples and oranges"
2. Circle "are", Underline "Vitamin C and dietary fiber"
3. Circle "contain", Underline "oranges and the juice of oranges"
4. Circle "are", Underline "Iron and vitamins"
5. Circle "are", Underline "White eggs and brown eggs"