Sentence Patterns 1&5/Subject Complements/Linking & Action Verbs

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What is a predicate nominative?

Back

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 linking verb in the sentence: 'The soup tastes delicious.'

Back

The linking verb is 'tastes.'

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What is the subject in the sentence: 'The dog barked loudly.'?

Back

The subject is 'The dog.'

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What is a transitive action verb?

Back

A transitive action verb is an action verb that requires a direct object to receive the action.

Front

Identify the sentence pattern: 'She is a talented musician.'

Back

The sentence pattern is subject + linking verb + subject complement.

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What is an intransitive action verb?

Back

An intransitive action verb is an action verb that does not require a direct object.

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Identify the subject complement in the sentence: 'He became a doctor.'

Back

The subject complement is 'a doctor.'

Front

What is the difference between linking verbs and action verbs?

Back

Linking verbs connect the subject to a subject complement, while action verbs express an action performed by the subject.

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Identify the action verb in the sentence: 'She runs every morning.'

Back

The action verb is 'runs.'

Front

What is a direct object?

Back

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