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Can a simple subject be in a prepositional phrase?
The subject is never part of a prepositional phrase.
What group of words contains either a subject or a predicate but not both?
A phrase contains either a subject or a predicate but not both. A subject is present in a noun phrase, while a predicate is found in a verb phrase. An example of a phrase with a subject but no predicate is "the big tree."
Can a prepositional phrase be the subject of the sentence?
Yes, a prepositional phrase can act as the subject of a sentence. For example, in the sentence "In the park is where we had a picnic," the prepositional phrase "In the park" serves as the subject.
Is the phrase 'subject above refers' correct?
No, the phrase "subject above refers" is not correct. A more appropriate phrasing would be "the subject mentioned above" or "the subject referred to above".
How do you use is or are after a prepositional phrase?
Use "is" if the subject of the sentence is singular; use "are" if plural. "The fact that I ate after running *is* irrelevant. ("after running" is the prepositional phrase; "the fact" is the subject). The methods prisoners use to escape *are* manifold. ("to escape" is the prepositional phrase; "The methods" is the subject).
Mr. Hutton asked me to help with the younger children. whats the subject and infinitive phrase?
me is the subject to help is the infinative phrase
When is an infinitive phrase placed between the subject and the verb?
When it modifies the subject as an adjective phrase."The plan to stop the project did not succeed."
Which verb in a verb phrase determines whether it is a linking verb phrase or an action verb phrase?
The verb "to be" is the main verb in a linking verb phrase, while any other action verb in the phrase indicates an action verb phrase. Linking verbs connect the subject to a subject complement, while action verbs show an action performed by the subject.
How do you distinguish between a word and a phrase?
A phrase is a group of words with no subject or verb.
What is a subject and simple subject?
the simple subject of a sentence can be a noun , a pronoun or a noun phrase
What are descriptive phrases?
A descriptive phrase is added information to the subject, object,... E.g.: The girl (= subject) + who thought she was beautiful (= descriptive phrase) + verb
What is a subject phrase?
2 or 3 words that are the subject of the sentence: Jack and his dog ran through the woods. - Jack and his dog = subject phrase Jack ran through the woods. - Jack = single pronoun subject.
