Exercise: Grammar: Identifying predicates 2

Identify the predicate in each of the following sentences. Label each verb as linking, transitive, or intransitive. Finally, label any subject complements, object complements, direct objects, and indirect objects. Example:

We considered city life unbearable.

Predicate: considered city life unbearable

Transitive verb: considered

Direct object: city life

Object complement: unbearable

  1. He is proud of his heritage.

    Question

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    He is proud of his heritage.
  2. The horrifying news story made me angry.

    Question

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    The horrifying news story made me angry.
  3. The old house looks deserted.

    Question

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    The old house looks deserted.
  4. Rock and roll will never die.

    Question

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    Rock and roll will never die.
  5. Chloe’s boss offered her a promotion.

    Question

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    Chloe’s boss offered her a promotion.