Parts of a Sentence Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
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The sentence has two sides:
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subject and predicate
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Subject
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The noun or pronoun that the sentence is about
3
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predicate:
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The simple predicate is the verb.
4
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Agreement:
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The subject and predicate must agree in number; they both must be either singular or plural: the town is, towns are.
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Direct Object:
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The noun or pronoun that receives the action of the action verb.
6
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Indirect object:
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The noun or object pronoun that is located BETWEEN the action verb and the direct object and that is INDIRECTLY AFFECTED by the action: The mayor gave HIM an award.
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Subject complement:
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The noun, subject pronoun, or adjective linked to the subject by a linking verb, like an equation:
- The homes on this street are TOWNHOUSES. (homes = townhouses)
- It was HE (it = he)
- The weather outside was FRIGHTFUL. (weather = frightful)
