Complements

There will be a Complements Unit TestTuesday, February 24th

(write that at the top of your G.O.)

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Let’s begin with

OBJECT COMPLEMENTS

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What is a Direct Object?a noun or a pronoun that receives the

action of the verb or shows the result of that action

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Answers two

questions after an action verb:•WHOM •WHAT

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1. A direct object always follows an action verb.

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1. A direct object always follows an action verb.2. A direct object is never part of a prepositional phrase.

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1. A direct object always follows an action verb.2. A direct object is never part of a prepositional phrase.3. A direct object is always a noun or pronoun.

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Examples:1. Today, I met Dr. Mason.2. My uncle repairs small engines, and then he sells them.

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What is an Indirect Object?a noun or a pronoun that receives the

action from the direct object.

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Answers two questions after an action verb but before the direct object:

• to whom? or to what?• for whom? or for what?

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1. An indirect object can never exist without a direct object. It is always between the direct object and action verb.

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1. An indirect object can never exist without a direct object. It is always between the direct object and action verb.2. An indirect object is never part of a prepositional phrase.

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1. An indirect object can never exist without a direct object. It is always between the direct object and action verb.2. An indirect object is never part of a prepositional phrase.3. An indirect object is always a noun or pronoun.

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Examples:

1. The waiter gave her a smile.2. Pam left the waiter a tip.

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Today we will focus on

SUBJECT COMPLEMENTS

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What is a Predicate Nominative?

a noun or a pronoun that follows a linking verb and explains or identifies

the subject of the sentence

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Follows a linking verb and does two things for the subject:

•EXPLAINS

•IDENTIFIES

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1. A predicate nominative will always be a noun or pronoun identifying the subject.

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1. A predicate nominative will always be a noun or pronoun identifying the subject.2. A predicate nominative is never part of a prepositional phrase.

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Examples:1. A good dictionary is a valuable tool.2. This piece of flint may be an old arrowhead.3. The winner of the race was she.

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What is a Predicate Adjective?

an adjective that follows a linking verb and describes the subject of the

sentence

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Follows a linking verb and does only one thing for the subject:

• DESCRIBES

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1. Do not confuse a predicate nominative with a predicate adjective even though they follow the same rules.

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1. Do not confuse a predicate nominative with a predicate adjective even though they follow the same rules.2. A predicate nominative is a noun or pronoun, but a predicate adjective is an adjective.

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Examples:1. Cold milk tastes good on a hot day.2. The pita bread was light and delicious.