![]() Rather, they link the subject to further information. The verb in this sentence is “is.” It’s one of the most popular linking verbs, which are slightly more difficult to label than action verbs. You can begin by asking yourself what’s valuable? You’ll know the answer is “time.” More to the point, you could even say the noun phrase "the time we spend with our children" is the subject. This may (or may not) confuse you when trying to pinpoint the subject, as the subject isn't necessarily at the beginning of the sentence. ![]() In this sentence, the predicate (the part that’s modifying, or providing further information about the subject) is placed at the beginning of the sentence. Here’s a curveball:Įven more valuable is the time we spend with our children. Although the typical sentence construct is subject + verb + direct object, not every sentence follows this exact formula.
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