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Sweet Subject Complements. A Sugar Boost for the Verb. Direct Object. A noun or its equivalent that receives the action of the verb or shows the result of that action Example Sentence: Jim hit the ball. Ask: Jim hit what? Answer?. Answer. Jim hit the ball.
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Sweet Subject Complements A Sugar Boost for the Verb
Direct Object • A noun or its equivalent that receives the action of the verb or shows the result of that action • Example Sentence: Jim hit the ball. • Ask: Jim hit what? • Answer?
Answer Jim hit the ball. Great work, my highly intelligent student!!!
Find the DOs! • We just passed a place where we could have eaten breakfast. • She does nothing but talk incessantly. • George likes to eat paper footballs.
DO in #1 • We just passed a place where we could have eaten breakfast. • She does nothing but talk incessantly. • George likes to eat paper footballs.
DO in #2 • We just passed a place where we could have eaten breakfast. • She does nothing but talk incessantly. • George likes to eat paper footballs.
Do in #3 • We just passed a place where we could have eaten breakfast. • She does nothing but talk incessantly. • George likes to eat paper footballs.
Indirect Object • A noun or its equivalent that tells to whom or for whom, or to what or for what the action of the verb is done. • The IO comes before the DO. • Example Sentence: Mr. Snuggles gave Emily the Grammy Award. • Ask: Mr. Snuggles gave the award to whom? • Answer?
Answer Mr. Snuggles gave Emily the Grammy Award. Marvelous work, sage!!!
Where are the IOs? • Lisa gave Charlie a bottle of Listerine for Christmas. • Before putting her to bed, Mom read Gwen a story about a magical princess. • Sandy handed her little brother an ice-cream cone.
IO in #1 • Lisa gave Charlie a bottle of Listerine for Christmas. • Before putting her to bed, Mom read Gwen a story about a magical princess. • Sandy handed her little brother an ice-cream cone.
IO in #2 • Lisa gave Charlie a bottle of Listerine for Christmas. • Before putting her to bed, Mom read Gwen a story about a magical princess. • Sandy handed her little brother an ice-cream cone.
IO in #3 • Lisa gave Charlie a bottle of Listerine for Christmas. • Before putting her to bed, Mom read Gwen a story about a magical princess. • Sandy handed her little brother an ice-cream cone.
Predicate Nominative • A noun or its equivalent that follows a linking verb and names or renames the subject. • Example Sentence: Mr. Hurley is our coach. • Coach is a noun that means the same person as the subject. • Coach is the predicate nominative.
PNs, anyone? • Is Cheryl Terri’s teammate? • They thought Thursday was a holiday. • Roger’s goal is to become the very best lawnmower he can be.
PN in #1 • Is Cheryl Terri’s teammate? • They thought Thursday was a holiday. • Roger’s goal is to become the very best lawnmower he can be.
PN in #2 • Is Cheryl Terri’s teammate? • Next Sunday is Easter! • Roger’s goal is to become the very best lawnmower he can be.
PN in #3 • Is Cheryl Terri’s teammate? • They thought Thursday was a holiday. • Roger’s goal is to become the very best lawnmower he can be.
Predicate Adjective • An adjective that follows a linking verb and modifies the subject. • Example Sentence: Ms. Take is clumsy. • Clumsy is an adjective that modifies the subject. • Clumsy is the predicate adjective.
Where have all the PAs gone? • Are the grapes ripe enough to eat? • He is certain that his request will be granted. • “They that know themselves cannot be proud.” –Flavel
PA in #1 • Are the grapes ripe enough to eat? • He is certain that his request will be granted. • “They that know themselves cannot be proud.” –Flavel
PA in #2 • Are the grapes ripe enough to eat? • He is certain that his request will be granted. • “They that know themselves cannot be proud.” –Flavel
PA in #3 • Are the grapes ripe enough to eat? • He is certain that his request will be granted. • “They that know themselves cannot be proud.” –Flavel
