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Being able to find the right subject and verb will help you correct errors of agreement. Example: The list of items i§Jare on the desk. If you know that list is the subject, then you will choose is for the verb. Being able to identify the subject and verb correctly will also help you with commas and semicolons as you will see later. Definition. A Verb is a word that shows action (runs, hits, slides) or state of being (is, are, was, were, am, and so on). Examples: He ran around the block. You are my friend. Rule 1. If a verb follows to, it is called an infinitive phrase and is not the main verb. You will find the main verb either before or after the infinitive phrase. Examples: I like to walk. Tlie efforts to get her elected succeeded. Definition. A Subject is the noun or pronoun that performs the verb. Example: The zvoman hurried. Woman is the subject. Rule 2. A subject will come before a phrase beginning with of. 15
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