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While the subject is the “doer” of the action, the object is the “receiver” of the action done by the subject.

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The subject and object have different functions in a sentence. While the subject is the “doer” of the action, the object is the “receiver” of the action done by the subject.

See the fact file below for more information on Subject and Object or alternatively, you can download our 28-page Subject and Object worksheet pack to utilise within the classroom or home environment.

Key Facts & Information

Subject

  • The subject, which is usually placed before the verb in a sentence is the pronoun, noun, or noun phrase that performs the action of the verb.
  • It tells whom or what the sentence is all about.

EXAMPLES:

NOUNS AS SUBJECTS

Tom cried last night.In this sentence, “Tom” is the subject because he is the doer of the action word / verb “cried”.
Mary slept early.In this sentence, “Mary” is the subject because she is the doer of the action word / verb “slept”.

PRONOUNS AS SUBJECTS

  • Aside from nouns, pronouns can also be subjects of a sentence.
He went to the market. In this sentence, “He” is the subject because “he” is the doer of the action word / verb “went”.
You come here.In this sentence, “You” is the subject because “you” is the doer of the action word / verb “come”.

OTHER EXAMPLES

  • Subjects of sentences can also be made up of a group of words.
The stars are shining brightly tonight. In this sentence, “The stars” is the complete subject because it is the doer of the action word / verb “shining”.
The clowns danced gracefully during the party.In this sentence, “The clowns” is the complete subject because they are the doers of the action word / verb “danced”.
  • Some subjects of sentences include additional information about the subject.
The girl who knocked at your door gave us various vegetables.In this sentence, “The girl who knocked at your door” is the complete subject because she is the doer of the action word / verb “gave”.

“The girl” is the main subject while the clause “who knocked at your door” gives additional information to the subject.

Henry who went to the market yesterday bought a lot of fruit. In this sentence, “Henry who went to the market yesterday” is the complete subject because he is the doer of the action word / verb “bought”.

“Henry” is the main subject while the clause “who went to the market yesterday” describes or gives additional information to the subject.

  • There can also be multiple subjects in a sentence.
Gary and Spongy went to the restaurant.In this sentence, “Gary and Spongy” is the subject because they are the doers of the action word / verb “went”.
Catherine who wore a blue coat and Tina who wore yellow dress bought various shoes yesterday.In this sentence, “Catherine who wore a blue coat and Tina who wore yellow dress” is the complete subject because they are the doers of the action word / verb “bought”.
Mark whom I met at the party and Jackson who is my boss attended the conference.In this sentence, “Mark whom I met at the party and Jackson who is my boss” is the complete subject because they are the doers of the action word / verb “attended”.

Object

  • The object in the sentence refers to the noun, noun phrase, or pronoun which receives the verb or the action of the subject.
  • It is usually placed after the verb.
  • When a verb in the sentence is transitive, it automatically requires an object while intransitive verbs never have an object.

EXAMPLES:

I watched Spiderman at the cinema.In this sentence, “Spiderman” is the object because it is the receiver of the action word / verb “watched”.
The winner dropped the crown.In this sentence, “thecrown” is the complete object because it is the receiver of the action word / verb “dropped”.
She accidentally ate food that had long been stored in the refrigerator.In this sentence, “ food that had long been stored in the refrigerator” is the complete object because it is the receiver of the action word / verb “ate”.
  • There are two types of object: the direct object and indirect object.
  • A DIRECT OBJECT refers to a noun or pronoun that receives the action of the subject.
  • It usually answers the question “what” or “whom”.

EXAMPLES:

I bought coffee for my friend.The direct object in this sentence is “coffee”.

To easily determine the direct object, you can ask the question, “What did I buy for my friend?” The answer to this is the direct object of the sentence.

My brother congratulated Jenny.The direct object in this sentence is “Jenny”.

Ask the question, “Whom did my brother congratulate?”. The answer to this question, Jenny, is the direct object of the sentence.

  • An INDIRECT OBJECT refers to the receiver of the direct object.
  • The indirect object comes before the direct object in the sentence.
  • It usually answers the question “who received the object in the sentence?”

EXAMPLES:

JB made Marky a vanilla shake.Direct object: Vanilla shake
Indirect object: Marky

Questions asked to find the direct and indirect objects in this sentence:
Direct object – What did JB make? A vanilla shake
Indirect object – The vanilla shake was made for whom? Marky

MJ brought Jinjin a bunch of clothes.Direct object: Clothes
Indirect object: Jinjin

Questions to ask to find the direct and indirect objects in this sentence:
Direct object – What did MJ bring? Clothes
Indirect object: The bunch of clothes was brought for whom? Jinjin

Subject & Object Worksheets

This is a fantastic bundle that includes everything you need to know about Subject & Object across 28 in-depth pages. These are ready-to-use worksheets that are perfect for teaching students about Subject & Object which have different functions in a sentence. While the subject is the “doer” of the action, the object is the “receiver” of the action done by the subject.

Complete List of Included Worksheets

  • Subject and Object Facts
  • Where Are the Subjects?
  • Where Are the Objects?
  • Subjects and Objects
  • Crossword
  • What Fits?
  • Completing Thoughts
  • Segregate
  • Direct and Indirect
  • Objects
  • Play with Me

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