Understanding Subjects
The subject of a sentence is the person, place, thing, or idea that performs the action of the verb. Think of it as the "who" or "what" that the sentence is about.
Pronouns as Subjects
Pronouns are words that replace nouns. Common pronouns include:
* Personal Pronouns: I, me, you, he, him, she, her, it, we, us, they, them
* Indefinite Pronouns: Everyone, somebody, nothing, anyone, all, many, some, few, etc.
Example Sentences:
* She went to the store. (She is the pronoun, replacing a noun like "Mary")
* They are playing in the park. (They is the pronoun, replacing a noun like "the children")
* Everyone loves pizza. (Everyone is the indefinite pronoun, acting as the subject)
Nouns as Subjects
Nouns are words that name people, places, things, or ideas.
Example Sentences:
* The dog barked loudly. (Dog is the noun acting as the subject)
* My friend called me yesterday. (Friend is the noun acting as the subject)
* The city is bustling with activity. (City is the noun acting as the subject)
Key Points
* Agreement: The verb in a sentence must agree with the subject in number. If the subject is singular (one), the verb should be singular. If the subject is plural (more than one), the verb should be plural.
* Example: *She walks* (singular subject, singular verb) *They walk* (plural subject, plural verb)
* Placement: The subject usually comes before the verb in a sentence. However, there are exceptions in sentences with inversions (e.g., "There are many trees.")
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