1. A phrase that functions as the subject of a sentence:
* Example: *The beautiful, red car* sped down the highway.
Here, the phrase "the beautiful, red car" acts as the subject of the sentence, telling us who or what is performing the action (speeding).
2. A phrase that describes or modifies the subject of a sentence:
* Example: The car, *with its shiny chrome accents*, sped down the highway.
Here, the phrase "with its shiny chrome accents" is a prepositional phrase that acts as an adjective modifying the subject "car." It provides additional information about the car.
In both cases, the key is that the subject phrase is directly related to the subject of the sentence. It either performs the action or describes the subject in some way.
It's important to note that the "subject phrase" is not a universally recognized term. If you encounter it, consider the context and the structure of the sentence to understand what the speaker or writer meant by it.