EXERCISE 1. WRITE THE SUBJECT IN THE SPACE PROVIDED.SAMPLE

5. The bowling team is coached by our math teacher.

Simple Subject and Complete Subject

When a subject consists of more than one word, the mainword in that subject is called the simple subject.

The seats on the bus are very comfortable.

SIMPLE SUBJECT

: seats

The simple subject and the words that describe it are to-gether known as the complete subject.

COMPLETE SUBJECT

: The seats on the bus

Question:

Does a simple subject ever consist of more than one word?

Answer:

Yes, especially if it is a name. For example:

The late Amelia Earhart was a pioneer in aviation.

COMPLETE SUBJECT

: The late Amelia Earhart

SIMPLE SUBJECT

: Amelia Earhart

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