Subject and Object in English | Identifying the subject and object | direct and indirect object
Subject The subject of a sentence is the person, place, thing, or idea that is performing the action or being described. The subject usually comes before the verb in a sentence. Examples: 1. She runs every morning. ( She is the subject performing the action of running.) 2. The cat is sleeping on the couch. ( The cat is the subject being described.) Object The object of a sentence is the person, place, thing, or idea that is affected by the action of the verb. Objects can be direct or indirect. - Direct Object: Receives the action of the verb directly. - Indirect Object: Receives the action of the verb indirectly, typically indicating to whom or for whom the action is done. Examples: 1. Direct Object: She kicked the ball . ( The ball is the object receiving the action of being kicked.) 2. Indirect Object: He gave her a gift. ( Her is the indirect object receiving the gift.) Identifying Subjects and Objects To identify the subject, ask " Who or what is performing the actio...