Identify Compound Subject
orchestra, band
An orchestra or a band includes many different instruments.
basses, harps
Are basses and harps stringed instruments?
instruments, woodwinds
Are stringed instruments or woodwinds easier to play?
bands, orchestra
Do bands or orchestras include instruments from each family?
flutes, piccolos
Do flutes and piccolos sound alike?
Oboes, clarinets, flutes
Oboes, clarinets, and flutes are wind instruments.
cymbals, kettledrums
The cymbals and the kettledrums can make the louder sounds.
drum, triangle
The drum and the triangle belong to the same family.
Trumpets, trombones, tubas
Trumpets, trombones, and tubas are all brass instruments.
Violins, cellos
Violins and cellos are both members of the string family.