Subjects
This word is the simple subject of this sentence: Walking across the state is my summertime goal.
What is "walking"?
This word is the simple predicate in this sentence: The umbrella on the deck is always closed.
What is "is"?
This type of verb always needs a subject complement.
What is a linking verb?
This complement receives the action of the verb.
What is "direct object"?
This is the complete subject of this sentence: My Mom and I, confused by the map, got lost on the road trip.
What is "My mom and I, confused by the map"?
This is the complete predicate of this sentence: He ran a marathon for charity.
What is "ran a marathon for charity"?
This type of subject complement RENAMES the subject.
What is a predicate nominative?
This word is the direct object in this sentence: I played a new song for the party.
What is "song"?
What is "to pass"?
What is "SUV"?
This word is the indirect object in this sentence: I baked my friend an apple pie.
What is "friend"?