Parts of a Sentence

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What is the subject of a sentence?

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The subject of a sentence is the person, place, thing, or idea that is doing or being something. It is typically a noun or pronoun.

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Identify the role of 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. It answers the question 'what?' or 'whom?' after the verb.

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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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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. The subject usually comes before the verb in a sentence.

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What is the function of a predicate in a sentence?

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The predicate tells something about the subject and includes the verb and any objects or modifiers.

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Define a compound subject.

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A compound subject consists of two or more subjects that share the same verb and are joined by a conjunction.

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What is a compound object?

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A compound object consists of two or more objects that share the same verb and are joined by a conjunction.

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Explain the difference between a subject and a predicate.

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The subject is what the sentence is about, while the predicate tells what the subject does or is.

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence contains a subject and a predicate and expresses a complete thought.

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Define a complex sentence.

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A complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.