Subject vs Object in a sentence
A subject is a person or thing that performs the action. In English, the subject is usually before the verb.
On the other hand, an object is a person or thing on which the action is performed by the subject.
The action that the subject is performing on the object is a Verb. All verbs have a subject.
For example:
John is watching a movie.
* John - Subject
* Movie - Object
* Watching - Verb (Action)
Note: Both Subject and object can be a noun, pronoun, or noun phrase.
Read more: What is a pronoun?
Sentences without an object
You can also write sentences with only a Subject and a verb.
- Ramesh played. - Ramesh (noun) is the subject, Played is the verb.
- Shweta smiled.
- He laughed. - He (pronoun) is the subject, launched is the verb.
- I enjoyed.
Sometimes, the subject is not doing any action, the Verb gives the information about the subject. This is called the "State of being" or Linking verb.
Examples:
- I am hungry.
- She is sad.
- He is happy.
Read more: Types of Verbs
Sentences without a subject
In Imperative sentences (which is used to convey a command), the subject is usually understood without being explicitly mentioned.
For Example:
- Come here at once. (means "You come here at once")
The subject is understood in this sentence, i.e "You". - Don't ever touch my phone. (The subject is "You")
- Never forget the person who loves you.
In all the above sentences, the subject is missing but that is understood.
Direct objects and Indirect objects
Direct object: The direct object is directly affected by the action of the subject.
Example: Ram is reading a book.
The book (object) is directly read by Subject (Ram).
Indirect object: The indirect object that is benefited or affected indirectly by the action of the Subject.
Example: Ram bought Shweta a drink.
Here, Drink is the direct object because Ram bought a drink. But for whom? Ram bought a drink for Shweta.
So, Shweta is benefited or affected by the action of Ram. Shweta is the Indirect object.
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