What is a Complete Subject?

Hello, everyone! Today, we’re going to learn about something really important in English called the complete subject of a sentence.

What is a Subject?

First, let’s understand what a subject is. The subject is who or what the sentence is about. It tells us who is doing the action or what is being described.

For example:

  • The dog barks.
  • My friend is playing soccer.

In both sentences, we can see that “the dog” and “my friend” are the subjects.

What is a Complete Subject?

Now, the complete subject includes all the words that tell us who or what the subject is. This means it includes the main noun and any words that describe it.

For example:

  • The big, fluffy dog barks.
  • My best friend from school is playing soccer.

In these examples, “the big, fluffy dog” and “my best friend from school” are the complete subjects because they give us more information about the subject.

Key Rules to Remember

  1. Look for the Noun: Find the main person, place, or thing in the sentence.
  2. Add Descriptive Words: Include any adjectives (describing words) or phrases that tell us more about the noun.
  3. Complete the Thought: Make sure you have all the words that tell us who or what the subject is.

Tips and Tricks

  • Ask Yourself: Who or what is the sentence about? This question helps you find the subject.
  • Circle the Subject: When reading, try circling the subject to see it clearly.
  • Practice with Examples: The more you practice, the easier it will become!

Examples:

  1. The little girl with a red hat is singing. (Complete Subject: The little girl with a red hat)
  2. The tall trees in the park sway gently. (Complete Subject: The tall trees in the park)

Questions to Test Your Understanding

Easy Level Questions

  1. What is the complete subject in: The cat sleeps?
  2. Find the complete subject: My brother plays video games.
  3. Identify the complete subject: The bright sun shines.
  4. What is the complete subject in: The fast car zooms by?
  5. Find the complete subject: The happy children laugh.
  6. Identify the complete subject: A beautiful butterfly flutters.
  7. What is the complete subject in: The blue boat sails?
  8. Find the complete subject: The clever fox jumps.
  9. Identify the complete subject: Our friendly dog barks.
  10. What is the complete subject in: The tall boy runs?

Medium Level Questions

  1. What is the complete subject in: The little girl in the pink dress dances?
  2. Find the complete subject: My favourite book about animals is amazing.
  3. Identify the complete subject: The old tree in the garden is very tall.
  4. What is the complete subject in: The students in the classroom are quiet?
  5. Find the complete subject: The delicious cake on the table looks tempting.
  6. Identify the complete subject: The exciting movie we watched last night was great.
  7. What is the complete subject in: The clever dog with the blue collar can fetch?
  8. Find the complete subject: The shiny red apple on the counter is mine.
  9. Identify the complete subject: The tall man with the hat is my uncle.
  10. What is the complete subject in: The children playing in the park are my friends?

Hard Level Questions

  1. What is the complete subject in: The little boy with the curly hair is my brother?
  2. Find the complete subject: The beautiful flowers in the garden bloom in spring.
  3. Identify the complete subject: The smart students in the class are studying hard.
  4. What is the complete subject in: The black cat sitting on the wall looks angry?
  5. Find the complete subject: The friendly dog barking at the mailman is ours.
  6. Identify the complete subject: The two girls wearing red dresses are my cousins.
  7. What is the complete subject in: The old man with the white beard tells stories?
  8. Find the complete subject: The interesting book about space is on the shelf.
  9. Identify the complete subject: The little puppy with the big eyes is so cute.
  10. What is the complete subject in: The large elephant at the zoo is eating?

Answers and Explanations

Easy Level Answers

  1. The cat
  2. My brother
  3. The bright sun
  4. The fast car
  5. The happy children
  6. A beautiful butterfly
  7. The blue boat
  8. The clever fox
  9. Our friendly dog
  10. The tall boy

Medium Level Answers

  1. The little girl in the pink dress
  2. My favourite book about animals
  3. The old tree in the garden
  4. The students in the classroom
  5. The delicious cake on the table
  6. The exciting movie we watched last night
  7. The clever dog with the blue collar
  8. The shiny red apple on the counter
  9. The tall man with the hat
  10. The children playing in the park

Hard Level Answers

  1. The little boy with the curly hair
  2. The beautiful flowers in the garden
  3. The smart students in the class
  4. The black cat sitting on the wall
  5. The friendly dog barking at the mailman
  6. The two girls wearing red dresses
  7. The old man with the white beard
  8. The interesting book about space
  9. The little puppy with the big eyes
  10. The large elephant at the zoo

Now you are ready to identify the complete subject in any sentence! Happy learning!