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In order to find the subject in a sentence, put the question—who—or—what—to the verb of

the sentence. The word/words that will answer this question is the subject of the sentence. For
example, in sentence 1, the verb is—has.

Putting the question—who has no shoes?

The answer is— The poor little girl. So it is the subject of the sentence.

The Complement

There are verbs of incomplete predication. They cannot give full meaning unless they are provided
with certain words. These words are called complements.

1. We elected him our Prime Minister. (noun)

2. The news filled her with grief. (phrase)

Common verbs which need complements after them are as follows.

appear appoint be become call

choose consider elect fall feel

fill find grow keep look

make name select take wish

Test Yourself

I. Underline the subject in each sentence.

1. The toy is very soft and light. _______________________

2. She is only a little girl so far. _______________________

3. The moonlight is very pleasant. _______________________

4. The duck has laid four eggs today. _______________________

II. Underline out the predicate in each sentence.

1. This story is not very interesting.

2. We must do our homework now and here.

3. They will have to leave tomorrow morning.

4. All living-beings need food and air.

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