2/ Parts Of A Sentance Flashcards

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Simple predicate

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simple predicate is a verb or verb phrase

To identify a simple predicate in a sentence, ask yourself what the subject does or is, but remember to focus only on the verb or verb phrase itself.

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Subject

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a person or thing that is being discussed, described, or dealt with.

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Direct object

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The what or who that comes after a verb

Must be a noun or pronoun

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Indirect object

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You cannot have a indirect object without a direct object
Must come before the DO
Usually the receiver of the action

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Objective complement

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Always comes after the DO they modify the DO

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Predicate nominative

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Noun that links back to the subject

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Predicate adjictive

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And adjective that modifies the subject

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