Nouns as Objects and Nouns as subject complements

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What is a noun?

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A noun is a word that names a person, place, thing, or idea.

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What is an object of the preposition?

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The object of the preposition is the noun or pronoun that follows a preposition and completes its meaning.

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Identify the object of the preposition in this sentence: 'The cat is under the table.'

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table

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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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Identify the direct object in this sentence: 'She kicked the ball.'

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ball

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What is a subject complement?

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A subject complement is a noun, pronoun, or adjective that follows a linking verb and renames or describes the subject.

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Identify the subject complement in this sentence: 'The sky is blue.'

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blue

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What is the difference between a subject and a subject complement?

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The subject is who or what the sentence is about, while the subject complement provides more information about the subject.

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Identify the subject and subject complement in this sentence: 'The teacher is a mentor.'

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Subject: teacher; Subject complement: mentor

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What question do direct objects answer?

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Direct objects answer the question 'whom?' or 'what?' after the action verb.