language arts help???

Question

i would please like to know the definitions of:
1.predicate noun
2,predicate adjective
3.direct and indirect object
4.compound predicate
5.verb phrase
6.fragment
7.inverted sentence
8.exclamatory sentence
9.declarative sentence
10.compound verb
11.compound subject
12.interrogative sentence
13.imperative sentence
please help as soon as possible

i am not being lazy
you are for not helping a poor little child
and you are lucky i am not reporting you for not answering my question

Answer 1

1. predicate noun - A noun in the predicate which is renaming the subject: He is Teddy. (Teddy is the predicate noun here. Note the linking verb "is".)

2. predicate adjective - A adjective in the predicate which describes the subject: He is handsome. (handsome is the pred. adj here. Note again the linking verb "is".)

3. Direct object: The noun in the predicate which is being acted upon by the subject: He hit the ball. (ball is the d.o. here; it is what he hit.)

Indirect object: Not directly affected by the action, but can receive the direct object or have the action done for it: Betty knitted him a scarf. (scarf is the direct object, what was knitted; him is the indirect object because the scarf was knitted for him)

4. compound predicate: two predicate phrases connected by a conjunction: We ate dinner and swam in the ocean. (ate dinner/ swam in the ocean are the 2 pred's here; "and" joins them.)

5. verb phrase: the main verb plus the complement, object and/or adverbial: She sent me a lovely birthday card. (everything except "she" is the verb phrase).

6. Fragment : an incomplete sentence. Either it is missing its subject or its predicate.

7. Inverted sentence: Where the predicate comes first, followed by the subject: Awesome is he. (rather than "He is awesome.")

8. Exclamatory sentence: A sentence which shows strong emotion and ends with an exclamation point: Hooray for exclamations!

9. Declarative sentence: Makes an assertion (declares something): The sky is blue.

10. Compound verb: Multiple verbs, joined by "and": We ran, swam, ate, and slept.

11. Compound subject: Multiple subjects, joined by "and": Billy and Bobby are twins.

12. Interrogative sentence: A sentence which asks a question (an interrogation): What is the capital of Canada?

13. Imperative sentence: A sentence which is commanding you to do something: Come here at once.

Answer 2

A fragment- a uncompleted sentence.

A imperative sentence- used to state a command, request, or direction.

declarative sentence- used to make a statement of fact, wish, intent, or feeling.

interrogative sentence- used to ask a question.

exclamatory sentence- used to express strong feeling.

verb phrase-two or more words used as a verb.

predicate noun- tells something or asks something about the subject.

predicate adjective- an adjective that is seperated from the noun or pronoun that it modifies by a linking verb.

indirect object- a noun or pronoun that comes before the direct object in the predicate of a sentence.

direct object- a word or group of words to which the verb carries the action from the subject.

compound predicate- is used to combine ideas into clear, smooth sentences.

there is some of them. if u need anymore ask me!

Answer 3

Are the answers in a textbook or other material that you should use? Some teachers are looking for "their" definition of it, not just one from a dictionary. Try looking in your book for help. Or, do it both ways and ask your teacher which way he or she prefers, politely. Explain that you wanted to make sure you got the work done correctly. (Write them out on separate pieces of paper)

Answer 4

www.dictionary.com

dont be lazy and make other people do it for you!

Answer 5

try these websites:

http://www.harcourtschool.com/glossary/grammar/index4.html

http://www.usingenglish.com/glossary.html

http://www.chompchomp.com/terms.htm

These might help you out....Cheers