Exercise A

Chapter Two: The Writer's Workplace with Readings: Sentences to Paragraphs
by Sandra and John Scarry

Determine the subject in each of the following sentences by asking the "who or what" question.  Don't forget to identify the verb first.

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1. The flight to San Francisco was relaxing.
(Who or what was relaxing?)
The subject is

2. A seat by the window was her only request.
(Who or what was her request?
The subject is

3. From the air, the Midwest appeared to her like a giant geometrical grid.
(Who or what appeared?)
The subject is

4. Her view was simply spectacular.
(Who or what was spectacular?)
The subject is

5. Other passengers aboard Flight 743 were mostly business travelers.
(Who or what were travelers?)
The subject is

6. However, this was her first trip to the West Coast.
(Who or what was her trip?)
The subject is

7. During her stay, she planned to tour the beautiful Napa Valley.
(Who or what planned?)
The subject is

8. Mill Valley, just over the Golden Gate Bridge from the city, was her first destination.
(Who or what was her destination?)
The subject is

9. The cottage was nestled in a small cove of giant redwoods.
(Who or what was nestled?)
The subject is

10. The peaceful tranquility of this setting refreshed her after the long flight.
(Who or what refreshed?)
The subject is

*Reference the Exercise and Test Book to accompany The Writer's Workplace by Sandra and John Scarry, prepared by Elisa Constanza Affanato. Page 3.