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What is a delayed subject in English subject?

The term "delayed subject" in English grammar is not a standard, widely recognized grammatical term. There is no formal grammatical concept of a "delayed subject."

However, it is possible that you're referring to a situation where the subject of a sentence appears later than usual, often after the verb. This can happen in a few different ways:

1. Inversion: This involves placing the verb before the subject, usually for emphasis or to follow specific grammatical rules. For example:

* Never *have I seen such a beautiful sunset.* (Inversion with negative adverbs)

* There *is a fly in my soup.* (Existential sentences)

2. Extraposed Subjects: This involves moving the subject to the end of the sentence, usually after a phrase or clause. For example:

* It is important *to learn a new language.*

* It seems *that he will not come.*

3. Postponed Subjects: This is a general term for subjects that appear later in the sentence than usual, often for stylistic reasons. For example:

* A brilliant mathematician, but incredibly shy, *she found it difficult to make friends.*

It's important to note that these are just common scenarios where the subject might appear later than usual. If you can provide more context or an example sentence, I might be able to provide a more specific and accurate explanation.

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