1. Identify the verb: The verb is the action word or state of being. Ask yourself, "What is happening in the sentence?"
2. Ask "who" or "what" before the verb: The answer to this question is usually the subject.
Example:
* The cat chased the mouse.
1. Verb: chased
2. Who chased the mouse? The cat.
* Subject: The cat
Here are some additional tips:
* Compound Subjects: If there are multiple subjects, they are joined by a conjunction like "and" or "or."
* Example: The dog and the cat played in the yard. (Subject: The dog and the cat)
* Inverted Sentences: In some sentences, the verb comes before the subject.
* Example: There are two cookies left. (Subject: cookies)
* Implied Subjects: In sentences beginning with "it," the subject is often implied.
* Example: It is raining. (Subject: It [referring to the weather])
* Questions: The subject often follows the verb in questions.
* Example: Are you going to the store? (Subject: you)
Let me know if you'd like to practice with some examples!