3.23 Identify subject/verb in complex sentences

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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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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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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence because it expresses a complete thought.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence because it does not express a complete thought.

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How do you identify the main verb in a complex sentence?

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Look for the action word in the independent clause that expresses what the subject is doing.

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How do you identify the subject in a complex sentence?

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Find the noun or pronoun that the verb is acting upon in the independent clause.

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What is the difference between a subject and a verb?

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The subject is who or what the sentence is about, while the verb describes the action or state of being.

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Can a sentence have more than one subject?

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Yes, a sentence can have compound subjects, which are two or more subjects joined by a conjunction.

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What is a compound verb?

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A compound verb consists of two or more verbs that share the same subject.

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What role do conjunctions play in complex sentences?

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Conjunctions connect clauses and can indicate the relationship between them.