How do I know what the simple subject of the sentence is and the complete subject?
To find the subject, ask who or what is doing the action.
The simple subject is almost always one word. The complete subject is the simple subject plus the words that describe it.
Examples:
Simple subject is underlined.
Complete subject is bold faced.
Verb is italicized.
The dog across the street always chases our cat.
One of my sisters is going to Mexico for Spring Break.
Carolyn and Pat have been good friends for years.
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To determine the simple subject and complete subject of a sentence, follow these steps:
1. Understand the definitions:
- Subject: The subject of a sentence is the noun or pronoun that performs the action of the verb or about which something is said.
- Simple Subject: The simple subject is the main noun or pronoun that the sentence is about.
- Complete Subject: The complete subject includes the simple subject along with any words modifying or describing it.
2. Identify the verb: Find the action or state of being word in the sentence. The verb is crucial because the subject usually performs the action or is being described by the verb.
3. Ask Whom or What: Ask "whom" or "what" before the verb to figure out who or what is doing the action. This will help identify the subject. The answer to the question will be the simple subject.
4. Look for modifiers: Find any words that describe or modify the subject. These may include adjectives, articles (a, an, the), or other words that provide additional information about the subject. Include these words to determine the complete subject.
5. Examples for clarification:
a. Sentence: "The black cat crossed the road."
- Verb: "crossed"
- Ask Whom or What: "What crossed the road?" Answer: "The black cat"
- Simple Subject: "cat"
- Complete Subject: "The black cat"
b. Sentence: "John and Sarah are eating lunch at the park."
- Verb: "are eating"
- Ask Whom or What: "Who is eating lunch?" Answer: "John and Sarah"
- Simple Subject: "John and Sarah"
- Complete Subject: "John and Sarah"
By following these steps, you can determine both the simple subject (main noun or pronoun) and the complete subject (including any modifiers) of a sentence.