Complements Review

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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 and answers the question 'what?' or 'whom?' about the verb.

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What is a predicate nominative?

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A predicate nominative is a noun or pronoun that follows a linking verb and renames or identifies the subject.

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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 done.

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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.

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Identify the complement in the sentence: 'The dog is friendly.'

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The complement is 'friendly' (predicate adjective).

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Identify the complement in the sentence: 'She is a teacher.'

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The complement is 'teacher' (predicate nominative).

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What question does a direct object answer?

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A direct object answers the question 'what?' or 'whom?' after an action verb.

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What question does an indirect object answer?

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An indirect object answers the question 'to whom?' or 'for whom?' after an action verb.

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What is the role of a linking verb?

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A linking verb connects the subject of a sentence to a subject complement, which can be a predicate nominative or predicate adjective.

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Provide an example of a sentence with a direct object.

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Example: 'She kicked the ball.' (Direct object: 'ball').