Subjects English

1. Subjects in Unusual OrderSubjects in Unusual Order

2. Notes – Subjects in Unusual OrderNotes – Subjects in Unusual Order
• Every sentence must have a subject and a
verb, but sometimes sentences aren’t
written in normal order like the following:
• Rowdy dogs and mischievous cats run
rampantly through the house.

3. QuestionsQuestions
In a question, the subject usually comes after the
verb or between parts of the verb.
Ex. Are you walking to the Brooklyn
Bridge?
Turn the sentence into a statement.
Ex. You are walking on the bridge.

4. CommandsCommands
The subject of a command (an imperative
sentence) is usually you.
Ex. (You) Put on your comfortable shoes.

5. Inverted SentencesInverted Sentences
In an inverted sentence, the subject comes
after the verb.
Ex. Normal: The bridge extends across the
East River.
Inverted: Across the East River extends
the bridge.

6. Sentences beginning withSentences beginning with HereHere oror
ThereThere
In some sentences beginning with here or
there, subjects follow verbs. Look for the
verb first. The subject is usually the first
noun that follows the verb.
Ex. There is the world-famous bridge.

7. In a two-column chart, identify theIn a two-column chart, identify the simplesimple
subjectsubject and theand the verbverb of each sentenceof each sentence
below.below.
1. Have you heard of Coney Island?
2. On the edge of Brooklyn lies this famous
amusement park.
3. Test your courage on the old-fashioned
wooden rollercoaster.
4. There is a ride worth taking.