Nouns as Objects and Nouns as subject complements

Front

What is a noun?

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

Front

What is a direct object?

Back

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

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

Front

What is an indirect object?

Back

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

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

Front

What is a subject complement?

Back

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

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1F

Front

What is a linking verb?

Back

A linking verb connects the subject of a sentence with a subject complement.

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

Front

Identify the direct object in the sentence: 'The dog chased the ball.'

Back

The direct object is 'ball'.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

Front

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

Back

The indirect object is 'friend'.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

Front

Identify the subject complement in the sentence: 'The flowers are beautiful.'

Back

The subject complement is 'beautiful'.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1F

Front

What is the difference between a direct object and an indirect object?

Back

A direct object receives the action of the verb, while an indirect object indicates to whom or for whom the action is done.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

Front

Provide an example of a sentence with a linking verb.

Back

Example: 'The soup tastes delicious.'

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B