Unit_008

Question 1

Every sentence must have two main parts-a subject and a verb. Some sentences require a third part, which is called the complement. A complement is a completing word. Some verbs require this completing word in order to express a complete predicate.

Answer 1

English Grammar Rule #59

Question 2

Verbs that express action often require a complement. The complement of a verb that expresses action is called the direct object. It names the receiver of the action.

Answer 2

English Grammar Rule #60

Question 3

Some action verbs do not require a complement. They express a complete predicate without the addition of a direct object.

Answer 3

English Grammar Rule #62

Question 4

A verb that takes an object is called a transitive verb. A verb that does not take an object is called an intransitive verb. An action verb may be transitive in one sentence and intransitive in another sentence.

Answer 4

English Grammar Rule #63

Question 5

Some action verbs take two complements-a direct object and indirect object. The indirect object always precedes the direct object. The indirect object tells to whom the action is directed or for whom the action is performed.

Answer 5

English Grammar Rule #64

Question 6

All linking verbs require complements. The complement of a linking verb may be a noun, a pronoun, or an adjective.

Answer 6

English Grammar Rule #65

Question 7

A noun used as the complement of a linking verb is called a predicate noun. A pronoun used as the complement of a linking verb is called a predicate pronoun. An adjective used as the complement of a linking verb is called a predicate adjective.

Answer 7

English Grammar Rule #66

Question 8

A predicate noun or pronoun refers to the same person or thing as the subject. A predicate adjective modifies the subject.

Answer 8

English Grammar Rule #67