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English Grammar:

Sentence Complements

Study Guide

This study guide should be used along with the follow-

ing program published by Video Aided Instruction. The

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Introduction

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English Grammar: Sentence Complements

1 DVD · 1 hr. 10 mins.

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Complements perform a crucial task in our sentences

– they help us connect our ideas together when we

describe our subjects and their actions. With this

user-friendly program, you’ll learn about the dif-

ferent kinds of sentence complements and how

they work with subjects and verbs to complete your

thoughts!

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English Grammar: Sentence Complements Study Guide

Lesson 1 – Three Kinds of Verbs

Exercise 1

Directions: In each of the following sentences, a verb is underlined. For each verb, decide whether it is be-

ing used in the sentence as a transitive verb, an intransitive verb, or a linking verb.

1. The author Erle Stanley Gardner wrote a number of books using the pen name A.A. Fair.

2. Upon closer examination, several spokes of the bicycle’s rear wheel appeared broken.

3. Yvonne and Sasha danced together until two o’clock, when the band inally stopped playing.

4. Even by modern engineering standards, the pyramids of Egypt remain an incredible achievement.

5. Working with extreme care, the bomb squad removed the suspicious package.

Lesson 2 – Direct Objects

Exercise 2

Directions: In some of the following sentences, a direct object appears. Read each sentence and circle the

verb. Then underline the direct object of the verb, if any.

1. The voters in Lincoln County have selected Anderson for the state legislature four times in a row.

2. General Sullivan led a fascinating tour of the historic Civil War battleield in Gettysburg, Pennsyl-

vania.

3. Paula exercised in the weight room at the local gymnasium three times a week this past summer.

4. The theories of Isaac Newton revolutionized physics and astronomy.

5. Benjamin Franklin’s irst job was working as an apprentice in a printing shop.

Lesson 3 – Indirect Objects

Exercise 3

Directions: In some of the following sentences, an indirect object appears. Read each sentence and circle

the verb. Then underline the indirect object of the verb, if any.

1. Moesha wrote her grandmother a long letter thanking her for the birthday gift.

2. After two days of debate, the town council awarded the road maintenance contract to a company

owned by several local citizens.

3. Every evening, Richard and Emily cooked us a wonderful meal, using fresh ingredients from the

local farm stands.

4. Each candidate prepared a written statement for the selection committee.

5. Two minutes before game time, the coach gave her players a inal reminder about the crucial

importance of teamwork.

English Grammar: Sentence Complements Study Guide

Lesson 4 – Subject Complements

Exercise 4

Directions: In some of the following sentences, a subject complement appears. Read each sentence and

circle the verb. Then underline the subject complement, if any.

1. The original nickname of the Houston Astros baseball team was the Colt 45s.

2. Many investors use mutual funds as a way of buying shares in a wide range of companies.

3. After being reupholstered, the wing chair looked new.

4. Ronald Reagan became the oldest person ever to serve as president of the United States.

5. The hikers were exhausted and ravenous after their trek up Mount Washington.

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