direct objects, subject complements

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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 in a sentence. It answers the question 'what?' or 'whom?' after the verb.

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Identify the direct object in the sentence: 'Kaden helped Mrs. Bell before school.'

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Mrs. Bell

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What is a subject complement?

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A subject complement is a word or phrase that follows a linking verb and describes or renames the subject.

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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 modifies the subject of the sentence.

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Identify the predicate adjective in the sentence: 'The team feels excited about the win.'

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excited

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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 the subject.

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Identify the complement in the sentence: 'My sisters and I are happy most of the time.'

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happy (Predicate Adjective)

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What is an action verb?

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An action verb expresses physical or mental action.

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What is a linking verb?

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A linking verb connects the subject of a sentence to a subject complement, such as a predicate adjective or predicate nominative.

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Identify the linking verb in the sentence: 'The thunder was loud and scary.'

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was