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Simple Subjects and Verbs

Simple Subjects and Verbs. A Simple Subject. A simple subject is the most important word in the complete subject. It is a noun or a pronoun. To find the simple subject, place the words “who?” or “what?” before the verb. The answer is the simply subject of the sentence. A Simple Subject.

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Simple Subjects and Verbs

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  1. Simple Subjects and Verbs

  2. A Simple Subject • A simple subject is the most important word in the complete subject. • It is a noun or a pronoun. • To find the simple subject, place the words “who?” or “what?” before the verb. • The answer is the simply subject of the sentence.

  3. A Simple Subject • Examples: • Shirley has a big dog. • Ken knows the answer to the question. • That coat looks expensive. • Hint: Find the action word in the sentence and place “who?” or “what?” in front of the verb. • Who?/What? + has = simple subject • Who?/What? + knows = simple subject • Who?/What? + looks = simple subject

  4. A Simple Predicate • A simple predicate is the verb in the sentence. • It is the most important word in the complete predicate. • The simple predicate (the verb) tells what the subject is doing. • It is the action or “do” word in the sentence.

  5. A Simple Predicate • Find the action word or “do” in the following sentences and then ask “who?” or “what?” to find the subject. • Jane bought a new car. • I heard a cry of a wolf in the woods. • Mary telephoned her mother last night. • Jim painted his house last summer.

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