Final answer:
The subject of the sentence is 'Dame Van Winkle' and the sentence is blaming her for the family disputes.
Step-by-step explanation:
The subject of this question is English and the grade level is High School.
In the sentence, 'All the good wives of the town blamed Dame Van Winkle for the family squabbles,' the subject is 'Dame Van Winkle.' The sentence is stating that the town's good wives held Dame Van Winkle responsible for the family arguments.
To determine the subject of a sentence, it is helpful to find the verb and ask 'Who?' or 'What?' before the verb. In this case, the verb is 'blamed' and 'Dame Van Winkle' answers the question 'Who?' after the verb.
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