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What is an Indirect Object (IO)?

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An Indirect Object (IO) is a noun or pronoun that receives the direct object of a verb. It answers the question 'to whom?' or 'for whom?' the action of the verb is done.

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Example of an Indirect Object in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'Syler sent his aunt a postcard from Puerto Rico,' 'aunt' is the Indirect Object.

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What is a Predicate Adjective (PA)?

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A Predicate Adjective (PA) is an adjective that follows a linking verb and describes the subject of the sentence.

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Example of a Predicate Adjective in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'The playful antics of the rodeo clowns were quite entertaining,' 'entertaining' is the Predicate Adjective.

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What is a Predicate Noun (PN)?

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A Predicate Noun (PN) is a noun that follows a linking verb and renames or identifies the subject.

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Example of a Predicate Noun in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'Lasagna is my favorite food,' 'food' is the Predicate Noun.

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How do you identify the Indirect Object in a sentence?

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To identify the Indirect Object, find the verb and the Direct Object, then ask 'to whom?' or 'for whom?' the action is done.

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How do you identify the Predicate Adjective in a sentence?

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To identify the Predicate Adjective, look for a linking verb and find the adjective that describes the subject.

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How do you identify the Predicate Noun in a sentence?

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To identify the Predicate Noun, look for a linking verb and find the noun that renames the subject.

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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 directly, while an Indirect Object is affected by the action indirectly.