Parts of a Sentence

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What is a linking verb?

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A linking verb is a verb that connects the subject of a sentence to a subject complement, which can be a noun, pronoun, or adjective that describes or identifies the subject.

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Identify the subject in the sentence: 'Her dad asked her to clean out the garage.'

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The subject is 'Her dad.'

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What is the subject in the sentence: 'Throughout the winter, birds eat seeds from the bird feeder.'

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The subject is 'birds.'

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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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Identify the indirect object in the sentence: 'My aunt sent me a card.'

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The indirect object is 'me.'

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What role does the subject play in a sentence?

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The subject is the person, place, thing, or idea that is doing or being something in the sentence.

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What is the function of a linking verb in a sentence?

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The function of a linking verb is to connect the subject with additional information about the subject, often in the form of an adjective or noun.

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Can you give an example of a sentence with a predicate nominative?

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Yes, an example is: 'The winner is John.' Here, 'John' is the predicate nominative that renames the subject 'the winner.'

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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.

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How can you identify the subject in a sentence?

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To identify the subject, ask who or what is performing the action of the verb.