Hard-to-Find Subjects in Questions

What are hard-to-find subjects in questions?

In interrogative sentences, the subject is usually not followed by a verb. To find the subject, rearrange the question into a declarative statement, and then look for your subject.

Examples of Hard-to-Find Subjects in Questions

Some examples of hard-to-find subjects in questions would be the following:

When did you finish your homework? → You did finish your homework when.

May I go to the restroom? → I may go to the restroom.

Are these notes on the ground yours? → These notes on the ground are yours.

Has Fred been to the art museum? → Fred has been to the art museum.

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