Sentence+Structure


 * __COMPLEMENTS:__**
 * DIRECT OBJECT—** a noun or pronoun in the predicate that receives the verb's actions.

EXAMPLE: A blanket of snow covered the pagoda. The woman is watching the children.

DIAGRAM:


 * INDIRECT OBJECT—**

EXAMPLE: Liz promised her sister a book about Japan. We should give Fred’s idea a chance.

DIAGRAM:

EXAMPLE: Ben called his dog Rover. The beautician made Ann’s hair short and curly.
 * OBJECTIVE COMPLEMENT—**

DIAGRAM:

__ **SUBJECT COMPLEMENTS:__**__
 * PREDICATE NOMINATIVE—**

EXAMPLE: The painting of the shoreline is a masterpiece. The new lifeguard at the pool will be Sue.

DIAGRAM:


 * PREDICATE ADJECTIVE—**

EXAMPLE: A trip to the beach will be fun. My sunburn feels hot and painful.

DIAGRAM:

1. much 2. loyalty, respect 3. pride 4. hours, vacations 5. employees 6. incentives 7. benefits 8. housing, care 9. workers 10. goods
 * Pg. 288 Exercise 22**