What is a Subject?

• Definition: The subject of a sentence tells us who or what the sentence is about. It’s usually a noun (a person, place, or thing).

Examples of Subjects:

• People: mom, dad, teacher, friend
• Animals: dog, cat, bird, elephant
• Things: car, book, toy, ball

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How to Choose the Right Subject

1. Look at the Sentence: Read the sentence carefully.
2. Think About Who or What: Ask yourself, “Who or what is doing the action?”
3. Choose a Subject: Pick a subject that fits well in the sentence.

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Practice Sentences

Fill in the blank with the best subject from the word bank below.

Word Bank: cat, teacher, friends, dog, ball, bird

1. __ is playing in the yard.
2. __ teaches us new things.
3. __ are having fun at the park.
4. __ loves to bark.
5. The __ is flying in the sky.
6. I kicked the __.

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Self-Check

After filling in the sentences, check your answers:

1. The dog is playing in the yard.
2. The teacher teaches us new things.
3. My friends are having fun at the park.
4. The dog loves to bark.
5. The bird is flying in the sky.
6. I kicked the ball.