Sentences With Unspoken Subject

They are called sentences with unspoken subject to the sentences in which eThe subject does not appear explicitly but must be inferred from morphological elements of the sentence.

This type of subject is also known as omitted, elliptical, or implicit subject. The names with which this type of subject is categorized tell us about its nature. The tacit or the implicit is something that is present but not obviously or entirely perceptible; it is something that must be understood due to the context and different elements.

In the case of the unspoken subject the element that helps us to infer the subject is the verb. Let us remember that the verb of a sentence always agrees with the subject: the verb is conjugated according to the grammatical person (I, you, he, we, etc.) and the number (singular or plural) that corresponds to the subject. Then, the verb will always indicate in its conjugation which grammatical person is being spoken of. For example, the verb I go out corresponds to the pronoun

me: I go; the verb will you say corresponds to the pronoun your: you will say; the verb: we practice corresponds to the pronoun U.S: we practice, etc.

That is why the subject can be omitted and still it is possible to know which grammatical person performs the action. Although the subject is not present, the sentence has a complete meaning. Let's see some explained examples:

• Ate a salad before the main course. The verb tells us that the implicit subject is they or your: They / you ate a salad before the main course.
• I bought various items on sale. The verb tells us that the implicit subject is the pronoun me: I bought several items on sale.

This type of subject can be found in paragraphs in which there are several sentences that refer to the same subject. The subject is mentioned in the first sentenceand later, for stylistic or practical reasons, omitted in the following sentences because the reader already knows what is being talked about. For example:

• The movie The Godfather II was released in 1974. It has been made (implicit subject: The film The Godfather II) under the production and direction of Francis Ford Coppola.

120 Examples of sentences with an unspoken subject

1. Last Wednesday I went to the cinema to see a horror movie. (Tacit subject: me).
2. You have always been a person that I treasure. (Tacit subject: your).
3. She lit the candles on the cake for the birthday boy to blow out. (Tacit subject: he or she).
4. We bought beers and soft drinks for the meeting. (Tacit subject: U.S).
5. They lost the battle through a simple carelessness. (Tacit subject: theyor you).
6. I walked through the park for a while to clear my mind. (Tacit subject: me).
7. Do you know a girl named Alejandra Reyes? (Tacit subject: your).
8. She lit her cigarette after she finished eating. (Tacit subject: he or she).
9. We participate in a talent show. (Tacit subject: U.S).
10. They grew up under a Catholic and traditionalist ideology. (Tacit subject: you or them).
11. I passed the level of the game that had been so hard for me to overcome. (Tacit subject: me).
12. Do you understand well what I am saying? (Tacit subject: your).
13. She greeted her friends with a strong handshake. (Tacit subject: he or she).
14. We live in difficult situations and we are still together. (Tacit subject: U.S).
15. They had many opportunities that they did not take advantage of. (Tacit subject: you or them).
16. I grew up my whole life with my father's family. (Tacit subject: me).
17. You did your best. (Tacit subject: your).
18. She sighed as she looked at the rain behind the glass. (Tacit subject: he or she).
19. We learned the true story very early. (Tacit subject: U.S).
20. They bravely faced adversity. (Tacit subject: you or them).

1. I held his hand very tightly. (Tacit subject: me).
2. You will be a good doctor once you prepare yourself. (Tacit subject: your).
3. She finished her studies with honors. (Tacit subject: he she).
4. We were able to locate what we were looking for. (Tacit subject: U.S).
5. They said a lot of nice things. (Tacit subject: you they).
6. I'm going on vacation for another six months. (Tacit subject: me).
7. Pass me the silverware, please. (Tacit subject: your).
8. They decorated the Christmas tree with spheres and figures. (Tacit subject: he she).
9. We fell asleep late because we were watching a movie. (Tacit subject: U.S).
10. They showed a good working attitude. (Tacit subject: you they).
11. I tripped over a stone that was loose. (Tacit subject: me).
12. You loved your ex partner very much. (Tacit subject: your).
13. He blamed others for a mistake he had made. (Tacit subject: he she).
14. We debuted a new car last year. (Tacit subject: U.S).
15. They threw the garbage in the wrong container. (Tacit subject: you they).
16. I mistook that person for an old friend from school. (Tacit subject: me).
17. You thought you had acted in the most appropriate way. (Tacit subject: your).
18. He made sure no one was watching. (Tacit subject: he she).
19. We attended a colloquium about Spanish cinema. (Tacit subject: U.S).
20. They planned a trip to the mountains to relax. (Tacit subject: you they).
21. I cut the meat into small pieces. (Tacit subject: me).
22. You fed the cat some croquettes. (Tacit subject: your).
23. He made coffee that was very strong. (Tacit subject: he she).
24. We celebrate the end of the school semester. (Tacit subject: U.S).
25. They drove through neighboring streets to avoid the afternoon traffic. (Tacit subject: you they).
26. I bit my tongue while eating the apple. (Tacit subject: me).
27. You visited a nursing home to bring them some joy. (Tacit subject: your).
28. He placed his coat at the entrance of the house. (Tacit subject: he she).
29. We always agree in our opinions. (Tacit subject: U.S).
30. They did their homework before going to play in the park (Unspoken subject: you they).
31. I spent some years working abroad. (Tacit subject: me).
32. You always remember what you lived with your ex-partner several years ago. (Tacit subject: your).
33. He played dominoes with a group of gentlemen. (Tacit subject: he she).
34. We promised to always tell each other the truth first and foremost. (Tacit subject: U.S).
35. They thought about moving house because they didn't like the neighborhood. (Tacit subject: you they).
36. I opened the book to the page where he had left me. (Tacit subject: me).
37. You managed to soften his heart so cold. (Tacit subject: your).
38. He dipped his hand into the hot water to deflate her. (Tacit subject: he she).
39. We drove through the storm that had raged. (Tacit subject: U.S).
40. They walked in circles without finding the direction. (Tacit subject: you they).
41. I took out of my pocket an old photograph that I had folded. (Tacit subject: me).
42. You always had very easy things. (Tacit subject: your).
43. He will wait until everyone leaves to leave as well. (Tacit subject: he she).
44. We listen to the radio at full volume. (Tacit subject: U.S).
45. They will also go with us to the graduation trip. (Tacit subject: you they).
46. I broke into my house because I forgot my keys. (Tacit subject: me).
47. You contacted your old friend after several years of not seeing him. (Tacit subject: your).
48. He struck a match to light the darkness. (Tacit subject: he she).
49. We overcome the old differences that antagonized us. (Tacit subject: U.S).
50. They took a long time to arrive. (Tacit subject: you they).
51. When I was a teenager, I was in a motorcycle accident. (Tacit subject: me).
52. Will you go with me to see a play? (Tacit subject: your).
53. He threw his dog a wooden stick. (Tacit subject: he she).
54. We put the charcoal to prepare a barbecue. (Tacit subject: U.S).
55. They had a brilliant idea. (Tacit subject: you they).
56. I can trust the people that I consider close to. (Tacit subject: me).
57. You chased the thief until you managed to catch him. (Tacit subject: your).
58. She stopped going to work because she contracted a strong virus. (Tacit subject: he she).
59. We force new members of the group to give their best effort. (Tacit subject: U.S).
60. They danced together throughout the night. (Tacit subject: you they).
61. I looked at the full moon. (Tacit subject: me).
62. You gave an excellent speech that moved everyone. (Tacit subject: your).
63. She wrote her private reflections in a notebook. (Tacit subject: he she).
64. We accept the consequences of what we did. (Tacit subject: U.S).
65. They hugged for a long time. (Tacit subject: you they).
66. I turned on the light to see who was in the room. (Tacit subject: me).
67. You had several beers really fast. (Tacit subject: your).
68. She opened her notebook to take notes from the class. (Tacit subject: he she).
69. We argue often but we always arrange fights in a good way. (Tacit subject: U.S).
70. They attended the training together. (Tacit subject: you they).
71. Taste of good food and good drink. (Tacit subject: me).
72. You changed your mind very quickly. (Tacit subject: your).
73. Always trust what others promise and tell you. (Tacit subject: he she).
74. We stopped the car to buy some things in passing. (Tacit subject: U.S).
75. They laughed out loud at the joke. (Tacit subject: you they).
76. I filled my car's gas tank before traveling. (Tacit subject: me).
77. You never give up in the face of adversity. (Tacit subject: your).
78. He usually goes every morning to buy fruit. (Tacit subject: he she).
79. We ordered beef burgers for lunch. (Tacit subject: U.S).
80. They rested under the shade of the thickest tree. (Tacit subject: you they).
81. I collect old toys. (Tacit subject: me).
82. You tend to be very patient and condescending with people. (Tacit subject: your).
83. She managed to go to the store before they closed it. (Tacit subject: he she).
84. We saw the clear sky and decided to exercise outside. (Tacit subject: U.S).
85. They crossed the border of their country in search of a better life. (Tacit subject: you they).
86. Despite my resistance, I fell in love and succumbed to her charms very quickly. (Tacit subject: me).
87. You had very good grades this semester. (Tacit subject: your).
88. She has a very sharp mind for her young age. (Tacit subject: he she).
89. We drink orange juice with mineral water. (Tacit subject: U.S).
90. They demanded that they be paid for the damages caused. (Tacit subject: you they).
91. She had no idea what was happening. (Tacit subject: me).
92. Where are you going today? (Tacit subject: your).
93. Pamper your young child more. (Tacit subject: he she).
94. We need to buy a new cooling system. (Tacit subject: U.S).
95. They did a very good interpretation of the song. (Tacit subject: you they).
96. I usually read the news every morning before I go to work. (Tacit subject: me).
97. You fell asleep all afternoon from exhaustion. (Tacit subject: your).
98. He has many attentions to me (Unspoken subject: he she).
99. We order food from outside to eat. (Tacit subject: U.S).
100. They were very clear about what it was they wanted. (Tacit subject: you they).