ENGLISH 7 CHAPTER 4: COMPLIMENTS

DIRECT OBJECTS Direct Objects 4b. A direct object is a noun, pronoun, or word group that tells who or what receives the action of the verb.   EXAMPLES Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone. [What did Bell invent?] Mia took Brent and Lenice to the play. [Whom did Mia take?] Because a linking verb does not express action, it cannot have a direct object.

PRACTICE 1: 1. Long-distance, or marathon, swimming requires strength and endurance. 2. A swimmer in training may swim five or six mile every day. 3. Marathon swimmers smear grease on their legs and arms for protection against the cold water. 4. During a marathon, some swimmers may lose several pounds. 5. Fatigue pain, and huge waves challenge marathon swimmers.

INDIRECT OBJECTS Direct Objects and Indirect Objects A 4b. A direct object is a noun, pronoun, or word group that tells who or what receives the action of the verb. 4c. An indirect object is a noun, pronoun, or word group that sometimes appears in sentences containing direct objects.   DIRECT OBJECTS After sitting down, I studied my program. I adore the costumes and songs in opera productions. INDIRECT OBJECTS Later, I lent Melissa my opera glasses. She gave Eddie and Carlos a turn with the glasses, too.

PRACTICE 2: 1. The usher found us seats near the stage. WRITE EACH SENTENCE BELOW. UNDERLINE THE DIRECT OBJECT AND CIRCLE THE INDIRECT OBJECT IN EACH SENTENCE. 1. The usher found us seats near the stage. 2. I’ll gladly lend you my new tennis racket. 3. The Nobel Foundation awarded Octavio Paz the Nobel Prize in literature. 4. Please show me your beaded moccasins. 5. They owe you and me an apology.

Predicate Nominatives 4e. A predicate nominative is a word or word group in the predicate that identifies the subject.   A predicate nominative may be a noun, a pronoun, or a word group that functions as a noun. A predicate nominative is connected to the subject by a linking verb. EXAMPLES A tiger is a wild animal. The guilty people in the room were he and she. That is what I wrote.

PRACTICE 3 Example: 1. Kilimanjaro is the tallest mountain in Africa. Circle the linking verb in each of the following sentences. Then, underline the predicate nominative. Some predicate nominatives may be compound. Example: 1. Kilimanjaro is the tallest mountain in Africa. 2. The kingdom of Siam became modern-day Thailand. 3. Dandelions can be a problem for gardeners. 4. Sue Mishima Should be a lawyer or a stockbroker when she grows up. 5. When will a woman be president of the United States?

Subject Complement: Predicate Adjectives 4f. A predicate adjective is an adjective that is in the predicate and that describes the subject.   A predicate adjective is connected to the subject by a linking verb. EXAMPLES Yesterday I felt sick. The cider was cold and refreshing.

PRACTICE 4 EXAMPLE: 2. The milk in this container smells sour. Circle the linking verbs in the following sentences, and underline the predicate adjectives. Some predicate adjectives are compound. EXAMPLE:  1. Everyone felt good about the decision. 2. The milk in this container smells sour. 3. Everyone remained calm during the emergency. 4. Jan stays cheerful most of the time. 5. She must be happy with her excellent results on the science midterm.