Pt4 Subjects and Verbs 2

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 is your watch.
2. Do you like pepperoni on your pizza?
3. There is a good reason for my decision.
4. From the stadium came a thunderous roar.
5. Use some bright colors on the poster.
6. Are you serving lunch?
7. There might be an encore after the concert.
8. Where is the dictionary?
9. Don’t forget your promise.
10. Here comes the rain.
11. Give her a chance.
12. On the corner stands the new library.
13. Drive carefully on the icy roads.
14. Have you seen the new science fiction movie?
15. There will be ten people at our party.
16. Here is the change from your dollar.
17. Now open your eyes.
18. Into the clouds soared the airplane.
19. Sweep the sand off the porch, please.
20. There were no reasons given.