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The subject of a sentence usually comes first, but occasionally it may
be placed after the predicate.
In the heart of the forest lived a saint.
Here comes Mr Gupta, the President of DELTA.

In an imperative sentence, the subject is always ‘you’. It is not stated
but implied.
Buy a ticket before you enter the hall. [You sit down and read a
magazine.]

In a Yes/no question, the subject is placed after an auxiliary or
modal verb.
Are you staying with us?

In a Wh-question, the subject is placed after a main verb.
What is Teesa doing after the annual examination?

C. Read the story below. Circle subjects and underline predicates in
the sentences.
It was a hot summer day. People were busy running around searching for
cooler pastures to escape the scorching heat. Those who could not and
were stuck with their office were returning home, all withered like a dried
plant. People returning home were trying to drive fast to reach home and
be in the cool comfort of their home. Among all these people was a blind
man. He was returning home from his monthly visit to the bank to collect
his pension.

His wife was at home. His son had worked hard at college and was now
studying to be a doctor. He wanted to help restore his father’s sight. The
blind man’s eyes welled with tears thinking about his son. Lost in his thoughts
he started crossing the busy road. Suddenly a loud screeching of brakes at
the right time and that had saved the old man. She rushed out of her car
and helped the old man get into her car. She apologized and took him to a
hospital. The doctors said that he was perfectly fine. The motorist went to
drop the old man at home. There she saw his wife and the photo of his son.
Only then did she realize that she had helped her best friend’s father.

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