ENG 0301

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Simple subject is a noun
(person/place/thing)
Simple subject is not a prepositional phrase
Simple subject will answer- who or what is this about?
Simple Subject

In the sentence below, what is the simple subject?
A very large truck stalled on the bridge.
Simple Subject

A very large truck stalled on the bridge.
“truck” is the simple subject.
“very” and “large” are adjectives, not nouns
Simple Subject

In the sentence below, what is the simple subject?
Some tomatoes are yellow.
Simple Subject

Some tomatoes are yellow.
“tomatoes” is the noun
Simple Subject

In the sentence below, what is the simple subject?
The blueberries in this pie are bitter.
Simple Subject

The blueberries in this pie are bitter.
“blueberries” is the noun
Simple Subject

In the sentence below, what is the simple subject?
Without a sound, a hawk grabbed the field mouse.
Simple Subject

Without a sound, a hawk grabbed the field mouse.
Simple Subject

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Turn to page 228
Complete Practice 3 (1-10)
Practice the Simple Subject

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The complete verb will be the main
“action” verb, plus any “helping” verb(s)
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Example:
We will be walking all day Friday.
Complete Verb

Find the complete verb in the following sentence:
Gwen has visited the Learning Lab.
Complete Verb

“visited” is the action verb and “has” is the helping verb.
Complete Verb

Find the complete verb in the following sentence:
I will be participating in the fundraiser.
Complete Verb

I will be participating in the fundraiser.
“participating” is the action verb
“will” and “be” are the helpers
Complete Verb

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Turn to page 231 in your book.
Complete Practice 6 (1-6)
Practice Complete Verbs