complete and simple subjects
➲ The
complete subject (the noun or pronoun that performs the action)
contains all the words that help to identify the main person, place,
thing, or idea in the sentence.
The complete subject in each sentence is italicized.
Many teachers and two principals from our school attended the musical
concert.
Giraffes and monkeys in the local zoo captured the children’s interest
yesterday.
This novel’s last few chapters are replete with great sensory language.
➲ The simple subject is the main word within the complete subject.
The simple subject is italicized in each of these sentences.
This taco from the local store was quite tasty.
Some people never cease to amaze me.
These two swimmers graduated from the same high school.
Around the corner is the local theater.
Notes
Practical English Grammar - Notes
18. sentences fragments and run on sentences
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24. singular and plural nouns and pronouns
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29. Periods Question Marks and Exclamation Marks
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31. Indefinite pronouns and the possessive case
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39. Parentheses Ellipsis Marks and Dashes
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43. compound subject and compound predicate
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44. reflexive demonstrative and interrogative pronouns
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45. the noun adjective pronoun question
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48. agreement involving prepositional phrases
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