6 Types of Subjects: More than a Noun or a Pronoun

The video tutorial from Learning Depot covers the concept of grammatical subjects in sentences. It explains various forms that can serve as subjects, including noun phrases, noun clauses, gerund phrases, infinitive phrases, prepositional phrases, dummy subjects, and implied subjects. Each form is discussed with examples to illustrate their roles and functions in sentences.

What is the primary role of a subject in a sentence?

• To describe the action

• To perform or be the state of the verb

• To modify the verb

• To act as a conjunction

Which of the following can be a noun phrase?

• To swim fast

• Running quickly

• A beautiful sunset

• Under the table

What introduces a noun clause?

• Adjectives

• Relative pronouns

• Conjunctions

• Prepositions

Which phrase acts as a subject in the sentence: 'To travel the world is my dream'?

• To travel the world

• My dream

• Is my dream

• The world

What is a dummy subject?

• A subject that is always a pronoun

• A subject that holds no meaning on its own

• A subject that modifies the verb

• A subject that refers to a specific noun

In imperative sentences, what is the implied subject?

• You

• He

• They

• It

Which of the following is an example of an implied subject?

• The cat sleeps

• Close the door

• It is raining

• There are many stars