Sentence Patterns 1+5, Subject Complements, DO + IO

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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 predicate nominative in the sentence: 'Europe was the home of some early automobiles.'

Back

home

Front

What is an indirect object?

Back

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

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Identify the indirect object in the sentence: 'Janice took her the test.'

Back

her

Front

What is the sentence pattern for 'I paid my landlord this month's rent'?

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Subject-Verb-Indirect Object-Direct Object

Front

What is the sentence pattern for 'My favorite little tea spoon holds tea leaves'?

Back

Subject-Verb-Direct Object

Front

What is a direct object?

Back

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

Front

Identify the direct object in the sentence: 'She gave her friend a gift.'

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a gift

Front

What is the structure of a Subject-Verb-Direct Object sentence?

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The structure consists of a subject performing an action (verb) on a direct object.

Front

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.