B. Identifying Subjects and Verbs For each of the following sentences, identify the simple subject and
the verb. Be sure to include all parts of a compound subject or a
compound verb and all words in a verb phrase. If the subject is
understood to be you, write (you).
6. The students, teachers, and staff of the school gathered in the
auditorium.
7. The mechanic's knowledge of automobile repair is incredibly
comprehensive.
8. Does someone in your family know French?
9. There were several loaves of bread on the windowsill.
10. The Ecology Club met in the park on Saturday and collected
trash all morning.
11. Over the outfield fence flew the home-run ball.
12. Here at chess camp even casual players can learn useful chess
strategies.
13. Professional athletes from baseball, hockey, and football joined
forces for the charity fundraiser.
14. Both the director and the screenwriter offered opinions about the
location manager's choices.
15. Please shut the door behind you.