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Predicates, the Direct Object, and Indirect Object By: Abegail S. Comandao CLAS
Objectives: ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Predicates ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Predicate ,[object Object],[object Object]
Predicate ,[object Object]
In the following examples, the predicate is underlined. ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Compound Predicate ,[object Object]
Example: ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Complete Predicate ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Predicate Adjective ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Predicate Adjective ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Predicate Nominative ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Predicate Nominative ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
The Direct Object  ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Direct Object
 
 
T he direct object is identifiable by its formal and functional properties: form, position, pronouns, and voice.  ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Position ,[object Object]
Pronouns ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
 
Voice ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Indirect Object ,[object Object],[object Object]
Indirect Objects ,[object Object],[object Object]
Four grammatical forms can perform the grammatical function of indirect object in the English language. ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Noun Phrases as Indirect Objects ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Prepositional Phrases as Indirect Objects ,[object Object],[object Object]
Examples: ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Verb Phrases as Indirect Objects ,[object Object],[object Object]
Examples: ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Noun Clauses as Indirect Objects ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
For example, the following italicized noun clauses function as indirect objects: ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Predicates, the Direct Object, and Indirect Object By: Abegail S. Comandao CLAS

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Predicates, Direct Objects and Indirect Objects Explained