Simple Subject
* Definition: The *essential* word or group of words in a sentence that performs the action or is being described. It's the *who* or *what* the sentence is about.
* Example:
* The dog barked loudly. (The simple subject is "dog")
* She went to the store. (The simple subject is "she")
Complete Subject
* Definition: The simple subject plus any modifiers (words or phrases that describe or add details about the simple subject).
* Example:
* The big, brown dog barked loudly. (The complete subject is "the big, brown dog")
* The young woman with the bright red hair went to the store. (The complete subject is "the young woman with the bright red hair")
Key Points
* The simple subject is always a noun or pronoun.
* The complete subject can include adjectives, adverbs, prepositional phrases, and other modifiers.
* Identifying the complete subject helps understand the entire context of the subject within the sentence.
Example:
* Sentence: The cat in the basket slept soundly.
* Simple subject: cat
* Complete subject: The cat in the basket