Asked by Brittany

That container of fried rice has spent six weeks in the back of the refrigerator.

I need help finding the complete subject and the simple subject.

Answers

Answered by Writeacher
First, find the main verb.

Then identify the subject.

Let us know what you decide.
Answered by Brittany
I really don't know. I'm so lost.
Answered by Writeacher
To find the verb: http://www.chompchomp.com/terms/verb.htm

Then to find the subject:
http://www.chompchomp.com/terms/subject.htm
Answered by Brittany
So, the subject is fried rice??
Answered by Writeacher
No. Read again.

And remember that words in prepositional phrases are never subjects.
Answered by Help
okay, so of fried rice is prepositional and in the back of the refrigerator is as well.

so that only leaves that container
which container could be the subject. Am I close?
Answered by Ms. Sue
Container is the simple subject.
Answered by Writeacher
Yes ... container is the simple subject.

The complete subject is the simple subject and everything that modifies/describes it.
Answered by Help
ok so that means the only thing left to make the complete subject is six weeks. Because, everything else in the sentence is prepositional phrases.
Answered by Writeacher
All the words up to the verb make up the complete subject.

That container of fried rice ...

Answered by Help
Okay.. So sometimes the simple subjects and the complete subject can run together like that.

Sorry, I'm just really trying to learn this.
Answered by Ms. Sue
Complete subjects and predicates contain prepositional phrases.

For heaven's sake, you asked for help and then apparently have not read the information Writeacher gave you!
Answered by Help
I did read it, but, I got confused because in the information it states the subject is never part of a prepositional phrase. That's why I asked.
Answered by Ms. Sue
The simple subject is not part of a prepositional phrase. But complete subjects often include prepositional phrases.

Answered by Help
Okay, makes since. Thank you for your help.
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