Subject and verb identification

Front

What is a verb?

Back

A verb is a word that describes an action, occurrence, or state of being.

Front

Identify the verb in the sentence: 'You need to watch your step.'

Back

need

Front

Identify the verb in the sentence: 'He depends on her in times of need.'

Back

depends

Front

Identify the verb in the sentence: 'She quickly finished her homework before dinner.'

Back

finished

Front

Identify the verb in the sentence: 'An interesting article appeared in the newspaper.'

Back

appeared

Front

What is a subject?

Back

A subject is the part of a sentence that tells who or what the sentence is about.

Front

Identify the subject in the sentence: 'The book on the shelf is very old.'

Back

book

Front

What is the difference between a subject and a verb?

Back

The subject tells who or what the sentence is about, while the verb tells what the subject does or is.

Front

Identify the verb in the sentence: 'The dog barks loudly.'

Back

barks

Front

Identify the subject in the sentence: 'The cat sleeps on the mat.'

Back

cat