Complements Test 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 in a sentence.

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What is an indirect object?

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An indirect object is a noun or pronoun that tells to whom or for whom the action of the verb is done.

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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 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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What is the function of an action verb?

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An action verb expresses physical or mental action.

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What is the function 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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Identify the direct object in the sentence: 'She baked a cake.'

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The direct object is 'cake'.

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Identify the indirect object in the sentence: 'He gave her a gift.'

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The indirect object is 'her'.

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What is the difference between a direct object and an indirect object?

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A direct object receives the action of the verb, while an indirect object tells to whom or for whom the action is done.

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Provide an example of a sentence with a predicate nominative.

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Example: 'The winner is John.' (Here, 'John' is the predicate nominative.)