An indirect object is a noun or pronoun that receives the direct object. The indirect object often answers the question “for whom?” or “to whom?”
An indirect object is always accompanied by a direct object, which receives the action of a verb and answers the question “what?” or “whom?”
Did you loan Janae your car?
I fed the dog his supper already.
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An adverb phrase (or adverbial phrase) is two or more words that function as an adverb in a sentence by modifying a verb, an adjective, another adverb, or an entire clause.
Adverbial phrases, like all adverbs, often explain when (e.g., “in two weeks”), where (e.g., “across from the library”), why (e.g., “to save money”), or how (e.g., “very carefully”).
After the movie, let’s go out to eat.
Put that book on the top shelf.
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An adverbial clause is a clause—a group of words with a subject and a verb—that acts as an adverb in a sentence to modify the main clause.
Adverbial clauses are a type of dependent clause (i.e., they can’t stand on their own as a sentence). They typically answer questions such as “when” (e.g., “before I study”), “where” (e.g., “where she used to live”), “how” (e.g., “as you have always done”), and “why” (e.g., “so that we can go swimming”) about the main clause.
Because the gym was closed, they exercised at home.
May can run as fast as Tina can.
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A gerund phrase is a group of words that begins with a gerund (the “-ing” form of a verb that acts as a noun) and includes any of its objects and modifiers (e.g., “walking to school”). Gerund phrases act as nouns in sentences.
My biggest priority is learning how to code.
Do you like cooking new recipes?
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An adjective clause (also called a relative clause) is a group of words with a subject and a verb that is used as an adjective in a sentence to give more information about a noun or pronoun.
Adjective clauses are a type of dependent clause (or subordinate clause), which means they cannot stand on their own as a sentence and must be connected to an independent clause (or main clause).
Julie, who is my mom’s best friend, is coming to the wedding.
I am almost finished with this book, which I borrowed from Mauricio.
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Prepositions are words that demonstrate a relationship between two parts of a phrase or sentence. They are often used to give information about:
They can also be used to express more abstract relationships (e.g., “We talked about the new project”).
According to Lena, the show won’t be finished until midnight.
Let’s put that item on the agenda for next week.
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Restrictive clauses are a type of relative clause (or adjective clause) that gives essential, identifying information about a noun or pronoun. Restrictive clauses typically begin with the relative pronouns “that,” “who,” “whom,” or “whose.”
Restrictive clauses (also called essential clauses) cannot be removed from a sentence without changing its meaning or making the meaning unclear.
The woman who is leading the meeting is my boss.
The person whose wallet this is must be looking for it.
I can’t find the man whom I gave my coat to.
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Nonrestrictive clauses are a type of adjective clause (or relative clause) that gives nonessential, extra information about a noun, noun phrase, or pronoun. Nonrestrictive clauses begin with a relative pronoun (e.g., “which,” “who,” “whom,” or “whose”) and are set off from the sentence by commas.
Nonrestrictive clauses (also called nonessential clauses) can be removed from a sentence without changing its meaning.
My brother, who is two years younger than me, is graduating from high school.
Our next-door neighbors, whose yard is always overgrown, are out of town.
Amal’s nephew, whom he babysits frequently, is coming over today.
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A compound subject is more than one noun or pronoun joined by a conjunction that functions as the subject of a sentence or clause (e.g., “my sister and I”).
Like all subjects, a compound subject either performs the action described by the verb in the predicate (e.g., “Sarah and Alana walk”) or is described by the predicate (e.g., “Trevor and Cara are tall”).
The nouns or pronouns in a compound subject are joined using the coordinating conjunctions “and,” “or,” or “nor” or a correlative conjunction (e.g., “either … or“).
The irises, pansies, and violets are all in bloom.
Pizza or pasta sounds good for dinner.
Neither Caden nor his brother is coming.
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APA Style has specific guidelines for the format of the reference page, which is where you list all the sources you’ve cited in your paper. The guidelines here are for the most recent edition, the 7th edition, of the APA Publication Manual.
Your reference page should begin on a new page immediately after the main text, and the references should be listed in alphabetical order.
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