Task Context: Write notes for a log that tells about your experience on a long space journey in the year 2300. Include and label at least five compound subjects and five compound verbs.
Key:
Compound Subject (comp. subj.)
Compound Verb (comp. verb)
Compound Subject (comp. subj.)
Compound Verb (comp. verb)
July 10, 2300 —
My commander and I(comp. subj.) safely explored and mapped(comp. verb) the rocky surface of Mars during our first stop.
August 3, 2300 —
The automated rover and drones(comp. subj.) quickly collected and analyzed(comp. verb) peculiar glowing soil samples near the northern ice caps.
September 15, 2300 —
Rogue asteroids and comets(comp. subj.) suddenly whizzed and crashed(comp. verb) against our ship's deflector shields, creating the most frightening meteor storm I have ever witnessed.
October 22, 2300 —
Both Venus and Jupiter(comp. subj.) looked and felt(comp. verb) incredibly hostile but mesmerizing from the safety of our observation deck.
November 5, 2300 —
Fear and excitement(comp. subj.) instantly overwhelmed and energized(comp. verb) the entire crew when we finally discovered the ancient alien ruins on the distant moon.