Pt4 Subjects and Verbs 4
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.