Sentence Patterns

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What is a direct object in a sentence?

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A direct object is a noun or pronoun that receives the action of a verb.

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What is the S-V sentence pattern?

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The S-V pattern consists of a subject (S) followed by a verb (V).

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What does S-V-DO stand for in sentence patterns?

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S-V-DO stands for Subject-Verb-Direct Object, indicating that the sentence has a subject, an action verb, and a direct object.

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What is 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 noun or predicate adjective.

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What is a predicate noun?

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

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What is the S-LV-PA sentence pattern?

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The S-LV-PA pattern consists of a subject (S), a linking verb (LV), and a predicate adjective (PA) that describes the subject.

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What is the purpose of an action verb in a sentence?

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An action verb expresses a physical or mental action performed by the subject.

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How can you identify a direct object in a sentence?

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To identify a direct object, ask 'what?' or 'whom?' after the verb.

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What is the difference between a linking verb and an action verb?

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A linking verb connects the subject to a subject complement, while an action verb expresses an action performed by 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.