Examples of the noun 'family' as subject and simple subject:My family comes from Minneapolis.the complete subject is the noun phrase 'my family'the simple subject is the noun 'family'A family of moles lives under the shed.the complete subject is the noun phrase 'a family of moles'the simple subject is the noun 'family'The first family to homestead this valley were Morgans.the complete subject is the noun phrase 'the first family to homestead this valley'The simple subject is the noun 'family'