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Complements
A COMPLEMENT is a word
or group of words that
completes the meaning of
the verb.
S
V
C
We were feeling very tired.
S
V
C
C
Ms. Johnson found your notebook and your glasses.
S V
C
The lamp is an antique.
The Subject Complement
A SUBJECT COMPLEMENT is a
word or group of words that
completes the meaning of a
linking verb and identifies or
modifies the subject.
Predicate Nominative
A PREDICATE NOMINATIVE is…
a word in the predicate
that renames the subject
Example:
Underline the predicate nominative in each sentence.
1. Mrs. West became an excellent nurse.
2. My favorite color is turquoise.
3. Should Sam have been the leader?
4. The pianist is a composer, also.
5. Were those two girls the winners?
Predicate Adjective
A PREDICATE ADJECTIVE is…
an adjective in the predicate
that modifies the subject
Example:
Underline the predicate adjective in each sentence.
1. The seas appear calm this morning.
2. Does the soup taste too salty?
3. Frank is satisfied with his new job.
4. He is becoming stronger each day.
5. How ridiculous I felt!
The Object of a Verb
A OBJECT OF A VERB is a
noun, pronoun, or word
group that completes the
meaning of a transitive verb.
The Object of a Verb
A TRANSITIVE VERB is…
a verb that
expresses action
Direct Object
A DIRECT OBJECT is…
a noun or pronoun that
tells who or what receives
the action of the verb
Example:
Indirect Object
An INDIRECT OBJECT is…
a noun or pronoun that
tells to whom or to what
the action is done
Example:
In the following sentences, write DO above the direct objects and IO above the
indirect objects.
1. Kareem taught his sister an African American folk song.
2. The president signed the energy bill after the congressional vote.
3. The Lions Club awarded Mrs. Rosa a silver tray for community service.
4. The tree branch struck the car’s windshield with a crash.
5. Toni Morrison read the audience an excerpt from her novel.
Decide whether the underlined words in the following sentences are direct objects or
indirect objects. Above each object, write DO for direct objects or IO for indirect objects.
6. The committee chairperson gave her the gavel.
7. Our pool’s lifeguard left Manny the free passes.
8. The interview will give Emily a chance to visit the college.
9. The algebra teacher lent her a new ruler.
10. Aerobic dancing provided us an opportunity for vigorous exercise.
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Phrases – p.466
Parts of a
Sentence
Subjects Predicates
AND
A SENTENCE is a word group that
contains a subject and a verb and
expresses a complete thought.
Subjects
A SUBJECT tells…
whom or what the
sentence is about
The COMPLETE SUBJECT consists of…
the simple subject and any words or word groups
that modify the simple subject
The SIMPLE SUBJECT is…
the main word or word group that tells whom or
what the sentence is about
Predicates
A PREDICATE tells…
something about
the subject
The COMPLETE PREDICATE consists of…
the verb and all the words that modify the
verb and complete its meaning
The SIMPLE PREDICATE (or VERB) is…
the main word or word group that tells
something about the subject
In each sentence below, underline the complete subject once and the complete predicate twice.
Then circle the simple subject and put a box around the verb.
1. The island of Bequia remains relatively untouched by the trappings of modern life.
2. Until recently, tourists could reach the tiny island only by boat.
3. A need for economic growth has led to the construction of an airport.
4. Some islanders are worried about the loss of the old way of life.
5. Six hundred species of butterfly have been recorded on Tobago and Trinidad.
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In each sentence below, underline the complete subject once and the complete predicate twice.
Then circle the simple subject and put a box around the verb.
1. A young boy was wandering alone through the large shopping mall.
2. The fearful child began to cry.
3. Several concerned shoppers tried to help him.
4. The frightened child, however, would not speak.
5. Finally, an elderly lady walked up to the child.
Sentences Beginning with There or Here
Rule:
There/here almost never the subject, but an adverb
Example:
There are your gloves.
Sentences Asking Questions
Rule:
Usually begin with the verb, not the subject
Example:
Where is your parakeet?
Underline the subject once and the verb twice in each sentence.
1. The people of Mexico have a great appreciation of Rivera’s work.
2. Is Rivera known for any particular style?
3. There have been many great artists of the twentieth century.
4. Several different styles of art influenced the artist.
5. Was he influenced by postmodernism and cubism?
The Understood Subject
Rule:
Example:
The subject is not stated – (you)
(You) Please rake the yard.
Compound Subjects and Compound Verbs
Rule:
Two or more joined by a conjunction
Example: Mr. Olivero and his daughter planted the garden.
Underline the subject once and the verb twice in each sentence.
1. Jaime, be careful on your trip.
2. Jeanette and her brother will be at practice early.
3. Are the cardinals and blue jays visible from here?
4. Sing the solo yourself.
5. Will the coach teach us a new drill and practice it with us?
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COMPLEMENTS – p.450