Grammar Series 3: Sentence Complements

Complements (Bổ ngữ) 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!

Before you begin studying, let us make a few recom-mendations. First, have a notebook and pen ready so you’re prepared to take notes. You’ll probably want to use the many on-screen graphics to take notes for yourself – when you’re done, you’ll have a notebook on English grammar that you can refer back to again and again.

Secondly, don’t forget to take advantage of your “pause” button while viewing the program. This will allow you to try to complete the exercises in this study guide before you view the answers on-screen.

Finally, don’t try to absorb too much at one time. By viewing the program over a number of short sessions (instead of all at once), you’ll stay “fresher” and retain more of what you learn. And don’t forget: you can review the entire program, or specific sections, as many times as you need to!

Now you can eliminate embarrassing mistakes from your speaking and writing forever. Let Video Aided Instruction be your guide!

Bổ ngữ thực hiện một nhiệm vụ quan trong trong câu, chúng giúp kết nối các ý lại với nhau khi chúng ta mô tả về một chủ đề nào đó. Với chương trình English Grammar Series này, bạn sẽ được học về các kiểu bổ ngữ khác nhau, cách chúng hoạt động cùng với chủ ngữ, động từ để hoàn thành câu. Chương trình giúp các bạn học tiếng anh tốt nhất là về phần ngữ pháp tiếng anh và luyện kỹ năng nghe tiếng anh

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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 finally 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 battlefield in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.
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 first 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 final reminder about the crucial importance of teamwork.