1. definition of :
- subject : the part of sentence or clause about which something is being said.
- verb : a word which shows action or state of being.
- object : the entity that is acted upon by the subject.
- modifier : a word or group of words that describes or limit a verb,noun,adjective,or
adverb.
Examples :
1. My son (s) called (v) me (o) last night (m).
2. I (s) ate (v) supper (o) at home (m).
3. He (s) answered (v) me (o) promptly (m).
4. They (s) visited (v) us (o) two years ago (m).
5. Roberto (s) teaches (v) Spanish (o) twice a week (m).
- subject : the part of sentence or clause about which something is being said.
- verb : a word which shows action or state of being.
- object : the entity that is acted upon by the subject.
- modifier : a word or group of words that describes or limit a verb,noun,adjective,or
adverb.
Examples :
1. My son (s) called (v) me (o) last night (m).
2. I (s) ate (v) supper (o) at home (m).
3. He (s) answered (v) me (o) promptly (m).
4. They (s) visited (v) us (o) two years ago (m).
5. Roberto (s) teaches (v) Spanish (o) twice a week (m).
2. Basic rule : singular subjects need singular verbs, plural
subjects need plural verbs.
Examples :
- Everyone has done his or her homework.
- My brother is a mechanic.
- My sisters are artists.
- A car and a bike are my means of transportation.
- Three miles is too far to walk.
Examples :
- Everyone has done his or her homework.
- My brother is a mechanic.
- My sisters are artists.
- A car and a bike are my means of transportation.
- Three miles is too far to walk.
