Direct Objects
I brought Cindy a book from the library.
book
Paul gave the chili a stir.
the chili
She is so happy today!
happy
I think that is a bad idea.
idea
Identify the object of the preposition.
The sun sparkled on the waves.
waves
We gave our parents a scare.
scare
Maria made us a Mexican dinner.
us
That croissant smells delicious.
delicious
The caterpillar became a butterfly.
butterfly
What are the 4 types of subject compliments?
DO, IO, PA, PN
I made Mom a rug for her birthday.
rug
Did you buy me some more film?
me
What kind of verb accompanies a predicate adjective?
linking
How is the PN connected to the subject?
Through the linking verb.
Objects complete the meaning of what?
Transitive verbs
The official gave the co-captains the trophy.
trophy
Please give me some stamps.
me
What does a predicate adjective do?
describes the subject
What does a predicate nominative do?
Identifies the subject.
What does an IO tell?
To/for whom/what the action of the verb is done.
Will you bring me some ice?
ice
Uncle Don gave the cactus to me.
none! earn your points back by explaining why
Create a sentence which includes a PA.
(Ms. Hall will judge)
Create a sentence which includes a PN.
(Ms. Hall will judge)
Is above used as a preposition or adverb?
The clouds gathered above.
adverb