| 词组 | Subjects |
| 释义 | Subjects ◊ GRAMMAR In an active clause, the subject is the part of the clause that refers to the person or thing that does the action indicated by the verb, or that is in the state indicated by the verb. The subject is usually a noun group. Our computers can give you all the relevant details. They need help badly. In a passive clause, the subject refers to the person or thing that is affected by an action or involved in someone's thoughts. She had been taught logic by an uncle. The examination is regarded as an arbitrary, unnecessary barrier. You do not add a pronoun after the subject in a clause. For example, you do not say 'My sister she came to see me yesterday'. You say 'My sister came to see me yesterday'. You can also use an '-ing' clause, a clause beginning with 'what', a 'wh'-clause, or a 'to'-infinitive clause as the subject of a verb. Measuring the water correctly is most important. What I saw was unforgettably horrifying. Whether they believed me or not didn't matter. To generalize would be wrong. See entries at ↑ ◊ agreement The verb in a clause should agree with the subject. This means it should have an appropriate form depending on whether the subject is singular, uncountable, or plural. He wears striped shirts. People wear woollen clothing here even on hot days. For detailed information, see entry at ↑ ◊ position In a statement, the subject usually comes in front of the verb. I want to talk to Mr Castle. Gertrude looked at Ann. See entry at ↑ In questions, the subject comes after an auxiliary verb or after the verb 'be', unless the subject is a 'wh'-word or begins with a 'wh'-word. Did you give him my letter? Where is my father? Who taught you to read? Which library has the book? In an imperative clause, there is usually no subject. Give him a good book. Show me the complete manuscript. |
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