GMAS Grammar

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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: 'She found the missing book under the bed.'

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missing book

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What is an appositive phrase?

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An appositive phrase is a noun or noun phrase that renames or provides additional information about another noun right beside it.

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Identify the appositive phrase in the sentence: 'The White House, an iconic building in Washington D.C., is the residence of the President.'

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an iconic building in Washington D.C.

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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 performed.

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Identify the indirect object in the sentence: 'The teacher gave Sarah an award for her excellent performance.'

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Sarah

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences or coordinates words in the same clause.

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Identify the type of conjunction in the sentence: 'She wanted to go to the movie, but her friends preferred to stay home.'

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coordinating conjunction

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What is an antecedent?

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An antecedent is a word, phrase, or clause that is referred to by a pronoun.

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Identify the antecedent in the sentence: 'The students celebrated their victory with a parade.'

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students