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prolife77
 Post subject: sentence correction finding subject
 Post Posted: Sat Feb 04, 2012 7:05 pm 
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Hi have question from chapter 3 sentence correction.finding the subject.

Q1. sentence----The recent string of burglaries, in addition to poor building maintenance, have inspired the outspoken resident to call a tenants meeting.
***Question- should'nt the phrase, "the recent string of burglaries", be the subject? because, it does not make sense to say "string" inspired something.

Q2. sentence--- Planting all these seeds is more involved than I thought
*** what should be the subject in this case? please give explanation.

please help thanks much!
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tim
 Post subject: Re: sentence correction finding subject
 Post Posted: Tue Feb 07, 2012 2:05 am 
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The string of burglaries is definitely the subject in the first one, and if you think about it it should make sense that the string of burglaries inspired residents to take action..

In the second one, "planting" is the subject. This is what is known as a gerund; be sure to look that concept up in the strategy guide for more information..

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