Introducing Subjects and Objects

Introducing Subjects and Objects

1. A- Subjects: is the element in the sentence which is doing the action. subject are most frequently nouns or pronouns , in normal word order, the subject comes before the verb. Examples:

   • 1- The children in the first row received badges. (The Children is the Subject)
     • 2- Mario speaks Spanish. (Mario is the Subject)
     • 3- They play tennis. (They is the Subject)

2. B- Subject Complement: is the adjective, noun, or pronoun that follows a linking verb. Examples:

   • 1- Brandon is a gifted athlete. (Brandon = S. IS = Linking verb; Athlete = S.C.)
     • 2- My favorite movie is Matrix ( Matrix = S.C)
       • 3- Ana's best friend is Maria (Maria = S.C)

3. C- Direct Objects: is a noun or pronoun that receives the action of a verb or shows the result of the action, In normal word order the direct object comes after the verb. Examples:

   • 1- Tomas accidentally kicked Maurice in the shin. ( Maurice = direct object. )
     • 2- She likes him ( him = D. O)
       • 3- Every actor played his part. ( his part = D.O)

4. D- Indirect objects: are usually nouns or pronouns that are indirectly affected by the verb´s action. They indicate to won or for whom something is done. Examples:

   • 1- Paula passed her father the parcel. ( her father = Indirect Object)
     • 2- Brensa gave her uncle a dirty look. ( her uncle = I.O )
       • 3- He gives it to her ( her = I.O)

5. E- Objects of Prepositions: the words that follow a preposition are called the object of the preposition.Examples:

   • 1- The cat ran under the car. ( Under = Object of Preposition )
     • 2- The book is on the table ( on = O.P )
       • 3- Can you give this parcel to him tomorrow? (to= O.P )

6. CONCLUSION: It is very important to know the parts of the grammar as we help to have a better understanding of the use of words within sentences and into everyday language, since due to good use of grammar can have a wider language and tidy .