Grammar Essentials

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What is an antecedent?

A verb that agrees in number and gender with a noun
A pronoun that refers to a specific person, place, or thing
A noun to which a pronoun refers (correct)
A noun that describes the subject

What is a direct object?

A verb that expresses a state of being
A noun or pronoun that describes the subject
A noun or pronoun that receives the action of the verb (correct)
A pronoun that does not refer to a specific person, place, or thing

What is a linking verb?

A verb that receives what the direct object names
A verb that is used with indirect/direct objects
A verb that describes the subject
A verb that expresses a state of being and shows no action (correct)

What is an indefinite pronoun?

A pronoun that does not refer to a specific person, place, or thing (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a possessive noun?

The name of a person, place, or thing that owns something (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is an antecedent?

A noun to which a pronoun refers (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a direct object?

A noun or pronoun that receives the action of the verb (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is an indefinite pronoun?

A pronoun that does not refer to a specific person, place, or thing (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a linking verb?

This verb expresses a state of being/ shows no action (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a possessive noun?

The name of a person, place, or thing that owns something (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is an antecedent?

A noun to which a pronoun refers (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a direct object?

A noun or pronoun that receives the action of the verb (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a possessive noun?

A noun that shows possession of another noun (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a predicate adjective?

An adjective that describes the subject and is located in the predicate (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a transitive verb?

A verb used with indirect/direct objects (B) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Antecedent

A noun to which a pronoun refers.

Direct Object

A noun or pronoun that receives the action of a verb.

Linking Verb

A verb that expresses a state of being and shows no action.

Indefinite Pronoun

A pronoun that does not refer to a specific person, place, or thing.

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Possessive Noun

A noun that shows possession of another noun.

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Predicate Adjective

An adjective that describes the subject and is located in the predicate.

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Transitive Verb

A verb used with direct or indirect objects.

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Study Notes

Key Grammar Terms

Antecedent: A word, phrase, or clause that a pronoun refers to. It provides clarity in communication by specifying what the pronoun describes.
Direct Object: A noun or pronoun that receives the action of a transitive verb. It answers the questions "what?" or "whom?" after the verb.
Linking Verb: A verb that connects the subject of a sentence to a subject complement, expressing a state of being rather than an action. Common linking verbs include "is," "are," "was," and "were."
Indefinite Pronoun: Pronouns that do not refer to a specific person or thing. Examples include "anyone," "everyone," "some," and "none." They can be singular or plural depending on context.
Possessive Noun: A noun that shows ownership or possession, typically formed by adding an apostrophe and "s" (e.g., "John’s book," "the dog’s collar").
Predicate Adjective: An adjective that follows a linking verb and describes the subject of the sentence. It provides additional information about the subject.
Transitive Verb: A verb that requires one or more objects in a sentence. It transfers action to the direct object, making it essential for completing the meaning of the verb.

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