Subjects in Unusual Order

Notes – Subjects in Unusual Order Every sentence must have a subject and a verb, but sometimes sentences aren’t written in normal order like the following: Rowdy dogs and mischievous cats run rampantly through the house.

Questions In a question, the subject usually comes after the verb or between parts of the verb. Ex. Are you walking to the Brooklyn Bridge? Turn the sentence into a statement. Ex. You are walking on the bridge.

Commands The subject of a command (an imperative sentence) is usually you. Ex. (You) Put on your comfortable shoes.

Inverted Sentences In an inverted sentence, the subject comes after the verb. Ex. Normal: The bridge extends across the East River. Inverted: Across the East River extends the bridge.

Sentences beginning with Here or There In some sentences beginning with here or there, subjects follow verbs. Look for the verb first. The subject is usually the first noun that follows the verb. Ex. There is the world-famous bridge.

In a two-column chart, identify the simple subject and the verb of each sentence below. Have you heard of Coney Island? On the edge of Brooklyn lies this famous amusement park. Test your courage on the old-fashioned wooden rollercoaster. There is a ride worth taking.