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Can you have multiple subjects or verbs in a sentence?

Yes, you can have multiple subjects or verbs in a sentence, but there are some rules to follow:

Multiple Subjects:

* Compound Subjects: You can have multiple subjects joined by and, or, or nor. The verb agrees with the closest subject.

* Example: *The dog and the cat are playing.*

* Example: *Neither the cat nor the dog is eating.*

Multiple Verbs:

* Compound Verbs: You can have multiple verbs joined by and, or, or but. The subject performs all the actions.

* Example: *The bird flew and landed on the branch.*

* Example: *She wants to go to the beach but she has to study.*

Other Considerations:

* Parallel Structure: When using multiple subjects or verbs, it's important to maintain parallel structure (meaning they have the same grammatical form).

* Example: *The children played in the park and swam in the pool.* (both verbs are past tense)

* Comma Usage: In some cases, commas are needed to separate the elements of a compound subject or verb.

Let me know if you'd like more examples or have any specific questions about multiple subjects or verbs in sentences!

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