Bayview High
Striking Distance
Chapter 13: Game Over
Working with Words—Complete Subject
The subject with all its modifiers (descriptive words) is called the complete subject.
Underline the complete subject in each sentence:
For example:
Mr. Fletcher’s heavy footsteps came stomping up the stairs.
1.
Katie’s bubble-gum pink walls made his eyes water.
2.
Jason’s red sports car was parked in the driveway.
3.
The new exchange student answered the interview questions.
4.
The athlete from Lincoln High School scored the first goal.
5.
The blaring music made it impossible to hear.