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Locating the SUBJECT and OBJECT in Sentences
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Objective:

  1. Explain what the subject is and how it is different than objects.

  2. Explain how to determine what is the subject in different constructions (e.g. head of the phrase, subject-verb inversion, passive voice)

  3. Explain what the object is and how it is different than the subject.

  4. Explain how to determine what is a direct object and what is an indirect object.

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SUBJECTS and OBJECTS: An Overview

Using the characters Patrick and Nancy, this video explains how to find both a complete and simple subject, as well as both a direct and indirect object.

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Subjects and Objects, as Viewed Through ACTIVE or PASSIVE Sentences

Join our characters, Pat and Nancy, as we look at how active and passive sentences differ. We will search for for subjects and objects, regardless of which way the sentence is put together (whether actively or passively).

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SENTENCE STRUCTURE: How it Affects Looking for Subjects and Objects

Our characters, Pat and Nancy, will help us look at how the structure of the sentence affects WHERE to look for items like subjects and objects.

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To RECAP

SUBJECTS are...
  • the PERSON, PLACE, THING or IDEA (noun) that is doing something or that the sentence is about (simple subject).
  • the simple subject and its modifiers or extra describing words (complete subject).
  • generally at the front of the sentence (in English) in a typical S - V or S - V - O construction.
  • NOT the predicate, which contains the verb/action of the sentence plus additional modifying or describing words.

OBJECTS are...

  • the noun RECEIVING the action of the verb (direct object).
  • the noun TO WHOM/TO WHAT or FOR WHOM/FOR WHAT the action is being performed (indirect object).
  • located in the complete predicate (the verb and its modifiers or extra describing words), usually after the verb.

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Things to REMEMBER When Locating Subjects and Objects (and other parts of sentences):

  • Think of figuring out a sentence as similar to doing a math problem. It takes step-by-step work to solve math problems and also to decide what each word's function is in a sentence.
  • Keep in mind that each word in a sentence has a purpose and a name/label that describes that purpose. Some words are just trickier to figure out, as are some sentences.
  • When tackling a new sentence, try splitting it into the subject and predicate (physically draw a line between the two).
  • Remember the typical S - V or S - V - O sentence order/structure that most English sentences follow.
  • Remember that questions vary this structure a bit with V - S - V (first verb being a helping or auxiliary verb). Generally, the direct and indirect objects come after the last verb.
  • PRACTICE! The only way to get better at anything... is to do a lot of it.

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  • sarah
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    sarah — 5 months ago

    oh its realy nice but I wann ask about what are the difference btw agent and subject object and them?
    tanx plz respond I have exam tomorrow

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    "This is a wonderful packet! I love that you create so much original content for Sophia--that is very inspiring. Your videos are colorful and engaging while relevant to a wide range of learners. You present complex content in a very clear way. I also appreciate how you recap the main points in the videos with some bullet points at the bottom of the packet for students to take away with them. Great job on creating the characters of Pat and Nancy. Besides being entertaining, this provides a great flow from packet element to packet element and really provides a consistent way of learning for the students. Nice job! Very unique--your personality and voice really shines through in this packet. Some may say that the videos get a bit long, but I think that your explanations keep things interesting :)"

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