Question

1. which sentence contains a compound subject?

the economy or the weather can make a small town fall apart.
small towns like oak grove still prosper.
economic downfall is a hazard small towns face.
a tornado can level a small town.

Explanation:

A compound subject is made up of two or more simple subjects joined by a conjunction (like "or", "and", "nor"). In the first option, "The economy or the weather" are two simple subjects joined by "or", forming a compound subject. The other options have single subjects: "Small towns", "Economic downfall", and "A tornado" respectively.

Answer:

A. The economy or the weather can make a small town fall apart.