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What is not a third-person singular subject?

Here's how to understand third-person singular subjects and what isn't one:

Third-Person Singular Subjects

* Refer to a single person or thing that is not the speaker or the person being spoken to.

* Use the singular form of verbs.

Examples:

* She sings beautifully.

* The cat is sleeping.

* My friend loves to travel.

What is NOT a third-person singular subject:

* First-person subjects: "I," "we"

* Second-person subjects: "you"

* Third-person plural subjects: "they," "we," "those"

* Nouns that are plural: "cats," "friends," "cars"

Let's break down a few examples:

* They are going to the store. ("They" is third-person plural)

* I want to go home. ("I" is first-person singular)

* You should study for the test. ("You" is second-person singular)

* The cars are parked in the garage. ("Cars" is plural)

Key takeaway: A third-person singular subject is a single person or thing that is not the speaker or the person being spoken to.

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