Sentence Patterns 1+5, Subject Complements, DO + IO

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What is a direct object?

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A direct object is a noun or pronoun that receives the action of a verb in a sentence. It answers the question 'what?' or 'whom?' after an action verb.

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Identify the direct object in the sentence: 'I paid my landlord this month's rent.'

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rent

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What is an indirect object?

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An indirect object is a noun or pronoun that indicates to whom or for whom the action of the verb is performed. It usually comes between the verb and the direct object.

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Identify the indirect object in the sentence: 'Farmer Brown's sheep brought me their lambs.'

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me

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What is an intransitive verb?

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An intransitive verb is a verb that does not require a direct object to complete its meaning. It expresses an action that does not pass to a receiver.

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Identify the intransitive action verb in the sentence: 'Your only hope lies with him.'

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lies

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What is a predicate adjective?

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A predicate adjective is an adjective that follows a linking verb and describes the subject of the sentence.

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Identify the predicate adjective in the sentence: 'The saleswoman seems very sensitive to the needs of others.'

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sensitive

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What is the structure of a basic sentence pattern?

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A basic sentence pattern typically includes a subject, a verb, and may include a direct object or subject complement.

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What is a subject complement?

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A subject complement is a word or phrase that follows a linking verb and provides additional information about the subject, often describing or identifying it.