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Modifying the subject refers to the use of adjectives, phrases, or clauses that provide additional information about the subject of a sentence. For example, in the sentence "The tall man walked quickly," "tall" modifies the subject "man" by describing his height. This modification enhances the reader's understanding of the subject's characteristics or qualities.

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