NOUNS USED AS SUBJECTS :

A noun may be used as the subject of a sentence.  The subject of a sentence tells who or what is being talked about.

          Examples: 1. Sheila strolled around the garden quietly.

                             2. Thousands gathered in the park.

                             -- Sheila = subject and strolled = verb

                             -- Thousands = subject and gathered = verb

Sometimes the subject is not placed next to the verb.  Other words may separate them.  Occasionally the subject is at the end of the sentence.

          Example: 1. Sheila always stolled around the garden quietly.

                          2. Thousands of fans gathered in the park.

IDENTIFY THE NOUNS USED AS SUBJECTS:

1.    My sister is my favorite singer. ___________

2.    From behind the heavy red curtain stepped the radiant singer. __________

3.    Anita did fifty sit-ups in class this morning. __________

4.    My cousin entered this year’s Special Singing Competition. _________

5.    There were several players chosen for Saturday’s basketball tournament. 

                        NOUNS USED AS DIRECT OBJECTS :

A noun used as a direct object receives the action of the verb.

Example: Gary threw the ball. (What did Gary throw? The ball)

                 Alex saw the dentist. (Whom did Alex see? The dentist)

                 We have a surprise for you. (What do we have? A surprise)

FIND DIRECT OBJECTS IN THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES:

1.    Debra quizzed Julia about her knowledge of snakes.

2.    Mr. Robberson argued the case in court.

3.    This sentence has a serious mistake in it.

4.    Did you understand the assignment?

5.    The rocket is circling the earth.