Complements

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What is a complement?

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A complement is any word or word group that completes the meaning of a verb.

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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 a direct object?

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

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Can 'grow' be a linking verb?

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Yes, 'grow' can function as a linking verb when it connects the subject to a subject complement.

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What is the role of a verb in a sentence?

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A verb expresses action or a state of being.

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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 indicates to whom or for whom the action is done.

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What is an example of a sentence with a predicate nominative?

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In the sentence 'She is a teacher,' 'teacher' is the predicate nominative.

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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.

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What is an example of a complement in a sentence?

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In the sentence 'The cake is delicious,' 'delicious' is a complement describing the subject 'cake'.

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What is the purpose of a verb in a sentence?

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The purpose of a verb is to indicate the action or state of being of the subject.