what is the simple subject in a sentence?

The simple subject is one word (or more when joined by a conjunction or comma).

Examples: The simple subject is underlined.

My best friend is moving to Chicago.
One of the cheerleaders sprained her ankle.
Dave, Randy and Anne will meet us in Wisconsin.

The simple subject tells who or what is doing the action.

The simple subject in a sentence is the main noun or pronoun that the sentence is about. To identify the simple subject, you can follow these steps:

1. Identify the verb:
Look for the action or state of being in the sentence. It could be a physical action (e.g. run, eat) or a linking verb (e.g. is, am, are).

2. Ask "Who?" or "What?" before the verb:
Determine who or what is performing the action or being described by the verb.

3. Find the noun or pronoun:
The noun or pronoun that answers the question "Who?" or "What?" is the simple subject.

Let's take an example sentence: "The dog barked loudly."

1. Identify the verb: "barked"

2. Ask "Who?" or "What?" before the verb: "Who barked?" - "The dog"

3. Find the noun or pronoun: "dog"

In this sentence, the simple subject is "dog."