Diagramming sentences

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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.

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What is the subject of a sentence?

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The subject of a sentence is the person, place, thing, or idea that is doing or being something.

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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 describes the subject of the sentence.

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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 or identifies the subject.

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What is an indirect object?

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

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What is a modifier in sentence diagramming?

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A modifier is a word, phrase, or clause that provides description in sentences, often appearing on slanted lines in diagramming.

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What does it mean to diagram a sentence?

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Diagramming a sentence visually represents its grammatical structure, showing the relationships between words.

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What is the function of a preposition?

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A preposition shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence.

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What is the object of a preposition?

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The object of a preposition is the noun or pronoun that follows the preposition and completes its meaning.

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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, while an indirect object indicates to whom or for whom the action is done.