The Subject:
* Who or what is performing the action? The subject is the noun or pronoun that the sentence is about. It's the "doer" of the action.
* Examples:
* The cat chased the mouse. (The cat is the subject)
* She baked a delicious cake. (She is the subject)
The Verb:
* What is the action being performed? The verb describes the action or state of being of the subject.
* Examples:
* The cat chased the mouse. (Chased is the verb)
* She baked a delicious cake. (Baked is the verb)
Together, the subject and verb form the core of a sentence. They tell us who or what is doing something, and what that something is.
A simple way to think about it:
* The subject is the "who" or "what"
* The verb is the "doing" or "being"
Here's an example that brings it all together:
* The playful puppy (subject) barks (verb) loudly.
Let me know if you'd like to explore more examples or have any other questions!