Finding Subjects and Verbs

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What is a subject in a sentence?

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The subject is the part of a sentence that tells who or what the sentence is about.

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Can a sentence have an implied subject?

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Yes, sentences like commands (e.g., 'Run!') have an implied subject, usually 'you'.

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What is a verb in a sentence?

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A verb is a word that describes an action, occurrence, or state of being.

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How do you identify the subject in a sentence?

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Ask 'who' or 'what' is performing the action of the verb.

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What is the difference between a simple subject and a complete subject?

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A simple subject is the main noun, while a complete subject includes all modifiers.

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What is a compound subject?

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A compound subject consists of two or more subjects joined by a conjunction.

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What is a predicate in a sentence?

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The predicate tells what the subject does or is and includes the verb and its modifiers.

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How do you find the verb in a sentence?

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Look for the action word or the linking verb that connects the subject to additional information.

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What is a linking verb?

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A linking verb connects the subject to a subject complement, describing or identifying it.

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What is an action verb?

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An action verb expresses physical or mental action.