Question

select the five words that make up the complete compound subject. paper lanterns and stringed lights make excellent party decorations.

Explanation:

A compound subject is made up of two or more simple subjects that share the same verb. In the sentence "Paper lanterns and stringed lights make excellent party decorations", the compound - subject is "Paper lanterns and stringed lights" which consists of five words: "Paper", "lanterns", "and", "stringed", "lights".

Answer:

Paper, lanterns, and, stringed, lights