Question

Choose the correct definition for the term subject.

A. A clause that can stand alone as a sentence
  B. A verb that takes no objects or complements
  C. A noun or pronoun that identifies the person, place, or thing that the sentence is about.
  D. A sentence element that includes the verb and any objects, complements, and modifiers

Answer 1

A subject is a noun or pronoun that identifies the person, place, or thing that the sentence is about. Therefore the answer is C.

Answer 2

C. A noun or pronoun that identifies the person, place, or thing that the sentence is about.

Step-by-step explanation:

A sentence is made up of a subject and a predicate. The subject comprises of the noun or pronoun in the sentence. The predicate comprises of the verb and object. The subject is that part of the sentence which controls the verb. The verb and the subject must agree in number so that the sentence becomes grammatically correct.