Parts of a Sentence
Subjects in Unusual Positions
Inverted Sentences
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When the subjects comes after the verb or
part of the verb phrase
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Ex: Down came the savage storm on the
Spanish group.
Ex: Across the deck of the hopeless ship swept
the sea.
Here or There
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Here and there can begin a sentence, but
are rarely subjects
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The subject usually follows the verb in this case
Ex: Here is the massive anchor of the boat
Ex. There lies a great ship, far beneath the
ocean.
Questions
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In a question, the subject usually comes
after the verb
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Ex: Was the cargo of the boat valuable?
Ex: Did the great ship survive the storm?
Imperative Sentences
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The subject is usually “you”, but is
understood, not written
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It’s a demand
Ex: Please read the tale of the boat
Ex: Beware of the dog.
Any questions?
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Turn to page 49
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Homework: page 590
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Paragraphs due Friday