LESSON – 4
THE SIMPLE SUBJECT :
Every verb has a
subject in a sentence. The most
important word in the complete sentence is simple subject. It is also called the subject of the verb.
subject in a sentence. The most
important word in the complete sentence is simple subject. It is also called the subject of the verb.
In order to find
the subject of the verb, we should find
the verb first. After finding it, ask
who? or what? before the verb.
the subject of the verb, we should find
the verb first. After finding it, ask
who? or what? before the verb.
The ecstatic audience clapped.
What is the verb here? Clapped
Who or what clapped? The Audience.
So, the audience is the subject of the
verb clapped.
verb clapped.
The massive lion frightened the zoo
keeper.
keeper.
What is the verb here? Frightened
Who or what frightened? The lion
So, lion is the subject of the verb
frightened.
frightened.
EXERCISE:
(Find
subjects and verbs)
subjects and verbs)
1. The
blue car is ours
blue car is ours
.
2. An
old dog was brought to the kennel.
old dog was brought to the kennel.
3. In
kung fu class, we learnt grappling.
kung fu class, we learnt grappling.
4. Relentless
rains often flood the streets.
rains often flood the streets.
5. In
December, we travel toAfrica .
December, we travel to
