Grammar Post #5

Finding subjects and verbs in a sentance can be tough sometimes, this rule really helped me understand it a little bit better;
Being able to find the right subject and verb will help you correct errors of agreement.
Example:
The list of items is/are on the desk.
Being able to identify the subject and verb correctly will also help you with commas and semicolons as you will see later.
Definition. A Verb is a word that shows action (runs, hits, slides) or state of being (is, are, was, were, am, and so on).
Examples:
He ran around the block. You are my friend.
Rule 1.
If a verb follows to, it is called an infinitive phrase and is not the main verb. You will find the main verb either before or after the infinitive phrase.

Examples:
I like to walk.
The efforts to get her elected succeeded.
Definition. A Subject is the noun or pronoun that performs the verb.
Example:
The woman hurried.
Woman is the subject.

There are more great rules found at this web site;http://http://www.grammarbook.com/grammar/subjectVerb.asp