1. Finding Subjects When Words
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You-understood!
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In sentences that are commands, the subject is missing. !
The subject of a command sentence is “you”. !
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Examples:!
Pay attention in class!!
Clean up your room by today.!
Do not litter.!
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Figuring out the subject when it’s not mentioned!
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To save time, certain words are omitted sometimes. !
When the subject is not written, the reader has to figure it out. !
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Examples: !
If provoked, she will flare up immediately.!
Tom fell asleep when listening to the lecture.!
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Important: The subject not mentioned must be the same as the
one that is mentioned.!
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What is wrong with this sentence? !
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If provoked, the person will not be let off.!
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The subject not mentioned is not the same as the one that is mentioned. This type
of writing causes confusion.!
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How to repair the sentence !
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If she is provoked, the person will not be let off. OR !
If provoked, she will not let off the person.
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