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What does the subject and verb do in a senctence?

The subject and verb are the core elements of a sentence, working together to express a complete thought. Here's a breakdown of their roles:

Subject:

* Who or what the sentence is about. It's the person, place, thing, or idea that performs the action or is described.

* Typically comes before the verb.

* Answers the question "Who?" or "What?"

Verb:

* Shows the action or state of being of the subject.

* Tells what the subject does, is, or has.

* Often comes after the subject.

* Answers the question "What does the subject do?" or "What is the state of being of the subject?"

Example:

* The cat (subject) purrs (verb).

* The cat is the subject (who is purring).

* Purrs is the verb (what the cat is doing).

In a nutshell:

* The subject is the "doer" or "be-er" of the action.

* The verb describes the action or state of being.

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