Subjects

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Very quick lesson that introduces the concept of the subject in a sentence.

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SUBJECTSNouns, pronouns and prepositional phrases

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What is a subject?

A subject is a noun or noun phrase that receives or performs the action of the verb.

Describe the action in the picture.

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How to determine the subject

The heart of every sentence is the verb. All components of the sentence respond

to the verb.

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Determining the subject

Once the verb has been identified, ask yourself

“Who or What of the Verb?”