Identifying Subjects and Prepositional Phrases

In each of the following sentences, identify the subject of the sentence.

For help with this exercise, see “Subjects.”

  1. Many other people around the country are raising guide dog puppies.

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    Identifying Subjects and Prepositional Phrases - Question 1
  2. However, Ronald’s situation is unusual because he is in prison.

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    Identifying Subjects and Prepositional Phrases - Question 2
  3. Ronald is participating in a program called Puppies Behind Bars.

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    Identifying Subjects and Prepositional Phrases - Question 3
  4. The dog he is raising, a black Labrador puppy named Cooper, lives with Ronald twenty-four hours a day.

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    Identifying Subjects and Prepositional Phrases - Question 4
  5. Whenever Ronald’s cell is locked, Cooper stays in the cell with him.

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    Identifying Subjects and Prepositional Phrases - Question 5
  6. In the cell, Ronald plays with the dog, rolling on the floor with him and talking to him in a high voice.

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    Identifying Subjects and Prepositional Phrases - Question 6
  7. Ronald teaches Cooper manners and obedience before the start of Cooper’s formal guide dog training.

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    Identifying Subjects and Prepositional Phrases - Question 7
  8. In return, Ronald gains a sense of responsibility.

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    Identifying Subjects and Prepositional Phrases - Question 8
  9. When he finishes his formal training, Cooper will be matched with a blind person.

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    Identifying Subjects and Prepositional Phrases - Question 9
  10. Ronald believes that he and Cooper are contributing an important service to society.

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    Identifying Subjects and Prepositional Phrases - Question 10
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