Basic Sentence Patterns

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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 identifies the subject.

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Identify the subject in the sentence: 'The dog barks loudly.'

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The subject is 'The dog.'

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What is the function of a linking verb?

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

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What is the pattern of the sentence: 'They are happy.'?

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The pattern is S-LV-C (Subject - Linking Verb - Complement).

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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 transitive verb.

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

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The verb is 'runs.'

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What is the pattern of the sentence: 'He gave her a gift.'?

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The pattern is S-TV-IO-DO (Subject - Transitive Verb - Indirect Object - Direct Object).

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What is an intransitive verb?

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An intransitive verb does not require a direct object to complete its meaning.

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Identify the object complement in the sentence: 'They elected him president.'

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The object complement is 'president.'

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What is the function of a transitive verb?

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A transitive verb requires a direct object to complete its meaning.