Pt4 Subjects and Verbs 1

Unusual Positions of Subjects

Sentences beginning with THERE or HERE.

There is never the subject. In these sentences, the subject will often come after the verb.

There should be some food.

Here is your pencil.

Sentences beginning with phrases or adverbs.

With a sentence that has an unusual word order, first find the verb. Then as WHO or WHAT.

Under the couch darted the mouse.

Up came the waves.

Imperative (Command) Sentences.

In imperative sentences, which state commands or requests, the subject may not be stated. The word you is understood as the subject.

(You) Join us for supper.

(You) Sit down!

Interrogative (Question) Sentences.

Often, the verb will be split into two parts, with the subject coming between the verb.

Have you seen my jacket?

Directions: For each sentence, write the SUBJECT and the VERB.

1. There were many people at the meeting.
2. Here are the records.
3. Down the street rushed the ambulance.
4. Throw the ball to me.
5. Did you take my sandwich?
6. There goes my sister.
7. Here is your order.
8. Hurry!
9. Are you coming to Sandi’s house.
10. There was a moment of silence before the game.
11. Here is a letter for you.
12. Through the grass slithered the snake.
13. Have some dessert.
14. Is anyone using the computer?
15. Have you been waiting long?