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Finding the Subject of Sentences
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What is the SUBJECT of a sentence?
The SUBJECTSUBJECT is the naming part. It tells you WHO the sentence is about.
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How do I find the subject?1.
When you read the sentence, ask yourself “WHO is this sentence
about?”. The person or thing the sentence is about is the SUBJECTSUBJECT.
2.
Look for the action word. Usually, the words in front of the action
words in a telling sentence are the SUBJECTSUBJECT.
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EXAMPLE
The dog chased the mailman.
WHO WHO is this sentence about? THE DOG
The SUBJECTSUBJECT is THE DOG.
The dog chased the mailman.
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PRACTICE
Al’s dad drives the truck.
WHO WHO is this sentence about? Al’s dad
The SUBJECTSUBJECT is AL’S DAD.
Al’s dad drives the truck.
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PRACTICE
Al makes a big splash.
WHO WHO is this sentence about? Al
The SUBJECTSUBJECT is AL.
Al makes a big splash.
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PRACTICE
Frogs croak.
WHO WHO is this sentence about? Frogs
The SUBJECTSUBJECT is FROGS.
Frogs croak.
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PRACTICE
He grabs his things.
WHO WHO is this sentence about? He
The SUBJECTSUBJECT is HE.
He grabs his things.
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PRACTICE
Brother and I did our homework.
WHO WHO is this sentence about? Brother and I
The SUBJECTSUBJECT is BROTHER AND I.
Brother and I did our homework.
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PRACTICE
Sally played on my team.
WHO WHO is this sentence about? Sally
The SUBJECTSUBJECT is SALLY.
Sally played on my team.
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PRACTICE
Kelly and Bess painted a picture.
WHO WHO is this sentence about? Kelly and Bess
The SUBJECTSUBJECT is KELLY AND BESS.
Kelly and Bess painted a picture.
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PRACTICEMy mother and her friend had a party.
WHO WHO is this sentence about?
My mother and her friend
The SUBJECTSUBJECT is MY MOTHER AND HER FRIEND.
My mother and her friend had a party.
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COMPLETE THE INDEPENDENT
PRACTICE HANDOUT
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INDEPENDENT PRACTICE
Kittens purr.
WHO WHO is this sentence about? Kittens
The SUBJECTSUBJECT is KITTENS.
Kittens purr.
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INDEPENDENT PRACTICE
Mom and Dad went to the store.
WHO WHO is this sentence about?
Mom and Dad
The SUBJECTSUBJECT is MOM AND DAD.
Mom and Dad went to the store.
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INDEPENDENT PRACTICE
Bobby and Jimmy played ball.
WHO WHO is this sentence about?
Bobby and Jimmy
The SUBJECTSUBJECT is BOBBY AND JIMMY.
Bobby and Jimmy played ball.
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INDEPENDENT PRACTICE
Flowers bloom.
WHO WHO is this sentence about? Flowers
The SUBJECTSUBJECT is FLOWERS.
Flowers bloom.
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INDEPENDENT PRACTICE
Mom likes it when I get all A’s.
WHO WHO is this sentence about? Mom
The SUBJECTSUBJECT is MOM.
Mom likes it when I get all A’s.
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INDEPENDENT PRACTICE
Sue went swimming.
WHO WHO is this sentence about? Sue
The SUBJECTSUBJECT is SUE.
Sue went swimming.
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INDEPENDENT PRACTICE
My students do our homework every night.
WHO WHO is this sentence about? My students
The SUBJECTSUBJECT is MY STUDENTS.
My students do their homework every night.
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INDEPENDENT PRACTICE
Paula, Sue, and Pat live in Boston.
WHO WHO is this sentence about?
Paula, Sue, and Pat
The SUBJECTSUBJECT is PAULA, SUE, AND PAT.
Paula, Sue, and Pat live in Boston.
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INDEPENDENT PRACTICE
Carla made a homerun.
WHO WHO is this sentence about? Carla
The SUBJECTSUBJECT is CARLA.
Carla made a homerun.
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INDEPENDENT PRACTICE
Uncle Joe plays ball with Sam and me.
WHO WHO is this sentence about? Uncle Joe
The SUBJECTSUBJECT is UNCLE JOE.
Uncle Joe plays ball with Sam and me.
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INDEPENDENT PRACTICE
Franny gave Ginny a hug.
WHO WHO is this sentence about? Franny
The SUBJECTSUBJECT is FRANNY.
Franny gave Ginny a hug.
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REMEMBER:
The SUBJECTSUBJECT is the naming part. It tells you WHO the sentence is about.
When you read the sentence, ask yourself “WHO is this sentence
about?”. The person or thing the sentence is about is the SUBJECTSUBJECT.