Here's a breakdown:
* Noun: A word that names a person, place, thing, or idea (e.g., dog, park, book, happiness).
* Pronoun: A word that replaces a noun (e.g., he, she, it, they).
* Action: The verb in the sentence that describes what the subject does (e.g., runs, sleeps, writes).
* Focus: The central topic of the sentence, the one the sentence is about.
Examples:
* The dog barked. ("Dog" is the simple subject, performing the action "barked").
* She laughed. ("She" is the simple subject, performing the action "laughed").
* The old, dusty book sat on the shelf. ("Book" is the simple subject, the focus of the sentence).
Key points:
* The simple subject may be a single word or a group of words. For example, "The old, dusty book" is a simple subject, even though it's made up of multiple words.
* The simple subject usually comes before the verb in a sentence.
* The simple subject must be a noun or pronoun.
Understanding the simple subject helps you analyze sentences and understand their meaning.