Saturday, August 21, 2010

Objects, Complements, and Linking Verbs

Thank you for your posts. Some of your classmates have not posted yet. If you can reach them to let them know they should post, please do!

99% of the posts from the last assignment correctly identified subjects and predicates and also correctly created simple, complex, compound, and compound/complex sentences.

Some posts labeled the simple predicate (i.e. the verb), while other posts labeled the complete predicate (i.e. everything after the subject). While either label is acceptable, note that the complete predicate might contain OBJECTS and COMPLEMENTS.

Please study the link below to learn about this important sentence part:

http://www.uottawa.ca/academic/arts/writcent/hypergrammar/objcompl.html

Please also study the section on LINKING VERBS on that page.

For this post (DUE BY September 6th):

• Choose the post of a classmate (from among the "Sentence Types" posts that were due by August 20th).


• At the start of your new post, write your name and the name of the person whose post you chose.


• Rewrite the sentences contained in that post, but do not rewrite your classmate's labels.


• Label the objects or complements.


• Label the linking verbs if there are any; if not, just label the verb (a.k.a. simple predicate).

44 comments:

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  2. Tiana Nunez
    Classmate: ElizaBeth Saballos

    1. My friend went surfing(a.k.a simple predicate) at the beach(complement).

    2. The girl(complement) wished(a.k.a simple predicate) on a shooting star(object) (complement), and her wish came true.

    3. When he heard they were serving cake(object) (complement), the boy(complement) ran (a.k.a simple predicate) to the dinner table.(object)(complement)

    4. Although the girl (complement) wanted to go shopping, she was always busy doing school work(object) (a.k.a simple predicate), and she didn't have enough money.(object)(complement)

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  3. ~Anastasio Farag
    Classmate:Yao Jin Zhu


    1.Bob kicked(complement)(a.k.a simple predicate) the ball.


    2.The clock broke(complement) down, and we had been looking(simple predicate) at the wrong time ever since.


    3.Even though the boy was(complement) seventeen , he still has to go shopping(a.k.a simple predicate) with his mommy.


    4.Although it was(complement) hot outside, we went outside(object) to play(simple predicate) ball anyway, and we had fun.

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  4. Stephanie Wang
    Classmate : Way Sey Leung

    Simple Sentence:
    Alan goes jogging (linking verb) each morning around his neighborhood(complement).

    Compound Sentence:
    John loves to play soccer, so he invited (a.k.a simple predicate) his friend to play(complement).

    Complex Sentence:
    When Jay is hungry, he would look for food(object)(linking verb) in the refrigerator(complement).

    Compound-Complex Sentence:
    Jenny loves to watch movies(complement), so she would go to the theaters(object) every Saturday, and then goes home before ten(linking verb).

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  5. Zuer Mai [[ Joy ]]
    *Blanca Melendez

    1)Simple Sentence:
    I went(complement) to the park(object).

    2)Compound Sentence:
    The clock read that it was time for Rose to play(complement) the piano(subject), but she didn't want to.

    3)Complex Sentence:
    Maya tripped(complement) on the sidewalk(object), and she cried after.

    4)Compound-Complex Sentence:
    Dylan managed to finish(complement) all of his homework(object), after the girls left, and he also cleaned his room a bit(linking verb).

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  6. ~Elizabeth Bonilla
    Classmate-Shenelle Reddick

    Simple sentence:
    Lisa runs(verb) 5 miles everyday.(complement)

    Compound sentence:
    Lisa wanted to go to a party(object),but had to babysit.(complement)

    Complex sentence:
    When Lisa arrived at school(linking verb), she sat down.(object)

    Complex-Compound sentence:
    When Lisa woke up(verb)
    , her mother had made breakfast(object),so Lisa went to go eat. (linking verb)

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  7. Cassidy Charles

    Simple:
    1. Jacey chose(verb) a volcano(direct object) for her science project.

    compound:
    2. Desha received(verb) a kitten (direct object) for her birthday, and she named it Blinky.

    Complex:
    3.When Dayna cuts (linking verb) her hair(object complement), she always cuts it too short.

    Compound-Complex:
    4.Carina and Kelly went(verb) out for lunch(indirect object), and because it was Carina's birthday, Kelly had to pay(verb) for her(direct object).

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  8. - ElizaBeth Saballos
    - Classmate: Tiana Nunez

    Simple sentence:

    Natasha worked (a.k.a simple predicate) in a school (object) for a month (complement).

    

Compound sentence:

    The dog had sharp teeth (object) that scared (a.k.a simple predicate) the baby, then the baby began to cry (complement).


    Complex sentence:

    After Maria bought all the food (object) for the party, she realized (linking verb) she didn't have enough money (object) (complement).



    Complex-compound sentence:

    My mom is known as the best cook of the family. After her grandmother passed away, her cooking now has (a.k.a simple predicate) an extra punch to it because of her grandmothers secret ingredient (object) (complement).

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  9. -Samir Jasarat
    Classmate: Wendy Huang

    1. My uncle took(a. k. a. simple predicate) the trash(direct object) out everyday.

    2. Kelly wanted to play(a. k. a simple predicate) basketball(direct object), but she overslept(a. k. a. simple predicate) today(direct object).

    3. If Ana could take care(a. k. a. simple predicate/and verb phrase) of the cat(direct object), her parents may allow(a. k. a simple predicate) her(indirect object) to keep(a. k. a. simple predicate) it(direct object).

    4. Today was(a. k. a. simple predicate) Joe and Ann's beach wedding(direct object), but because(a. k. a. simple predicate) of the weather(direct object), the wedding was changed(linking verb/and verb phrase) to be held indoors(subject complement).

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  10. Yao Jin Zhu
    Classmate: Anastasio Farag

    1)Tim went(a.k.a. simple predicate) to the beach(object).

    2)The electric scooter ran(a.k.a. simple predicate) out of electricity(object), and so the scooter(object) broke down(a.k.a. simple predicate).

    3)While I was at the party(object), I had realized(linking verb) I had forgotten my sister(complement).

    4)Although John wanted to go(a. k. a. simple predicate) partying(object), he was(a. k. a. simple predicate) always busy working, and he didn't have(a. k. a. simple predicate) enough time(object).

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  11. Classmate: Kevin Sanchez

    John swims(a.k.a. simple predicate)everyday.

    John wanted to practice(a.k.a. simple predicate)guitar(object), but his hand hurt(a.k.a. simple predicate)very much.

    When John arrived(a.k.a. simple predicate)at his house(object), he turned(a.k.a. simple predicate)on the lights(object)

    Wheen John arrived(a.k.a. simple predicate)at school(object), his teacher said they were having(a.k.a. simple predicate)a quiz(object), so John took(a.k.a. simple predicate)out a pencil(object).

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  13. Cindy Chan
    Classmate: Elizabeth Bollina

    Simple Sentence-
    1)Pamela went(aka simple predicate) to the park.(independent clause)

    Compound Sentence-
    2)The car(object)ran out(linking verb) of gas ,(independent clause)and so the car(object) broke down(linking verb).(independent clause)

    Complex Sentence-
    3)While Alejandro was(complement) at the party ,(dependent clause)he had realized(aka simple predicate) he had forgotten(aka simple predicate) his date.(independent clause)

    Complex-Compound Sentence-
    4)Minerva was(complement) ready to go(linking verb) to school,(independent clause)she was(complement) always early for class,(independent clause)but this time she wasn't.(independent clause)

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  14. Kevin Sanchez
    Classmate:Samir Jasarat

    1)I went (a.k.a. simple predicate) to the woods to relax.

    2)Yahya loved (a.k.a. simple predicate) animals (object) very much, and he felt(complement) sympathy for them when they were abused (a.k.a. simple predicate) by people.

    3)After he washed himself (a.k.a. simple predicate), he went (complement) to tranquil his aching heart.

    4)I had always wanted to be a secret agent (a.k.a. simple predicate), and after I watched (complement) James Bond in action(complement), my desire to be a secret agent grew (a.k.a. simple predicate).

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  15. Liang Zhang
    Classmate:Ka Yan Ou

    1."'Peter competed(a.k.a. simple predicate) in the race( object) for his sweetheart( Object). "

    2."Mary made(a.k.a. simple predicate) the girl(object) happy (complement)" , and "she 'brought(a.k.a. simple predicate) friends(object) along."

    3."After 'Jackie' had 'gathered(a.k.a. simple predicate) the clothes(object) she wanted'", she 'discovered(a.k.a. simple predicate) that she(indirect object) didn't have enough money(object)".

    4."'Michelle' 'wanted to go(a.k.a. simple predicate) to the amusement park(object) on Sunday'" , "but 'her parents' 'didn't allow(a.k.a. simple predicate)' ", and "'the amusement park' was(a.k.a. simple predicate) 'closed down(Subject Complement) for reconstruction(object).

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  16. Alisia Chan
    *This is most likely done wrong.


    Classmate: Stephanie Wang

    Original;
    Simple Sentence
    Jenny(subject) chased(predicate) after her runaway dog. (independent clause)
    Compound Sentence
    Kasey(subject) got bitten(predicate) by the bull dog,(independent clause) and ran(predicate) to her mother crying.(independent clause)
    Complex Sentence
    If Kevin(subject) can earn good grades(predicate),(dependent clause) he(subject) can impress his parents(predicate). (independent clause)
    Complex-Compound Sentence
    During the holiday sale down the block(dependent clause), Kasey(subject) rode her bike to one of the cheapest gift shop(predicate) (independent clause), she smiled when she was able to afford something(independent clause)

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    Simple Sentence
    Jenny chased(simple predicate) after her runaway dog.(object)

    Compound Sentence
    Kasey (subject) got bitten (predicate) by the bull dog (object), and ran (predicate) to her mother (object) crying.

    Complex Sentence
    If Kevin (subject) can earn good grades (predicate) (linking verb), he (subject) can impress his parents (predicate).

    Complex Compound Sentence
    During the holiday sale down the block, Kasey rode her bike (linking verb) to one of the cheapest gift shop(predicate); she smiled when she was able to afford something(complement).

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  17. Cassidy Charles
    Classmate: Zuer Mai


    Carmen wanted to go(verb) hangout with friends.(direct object)

    Kyle wanted to go(verb) take(verb) a nap(direct object), but he didn't want to leave(verb) his friends behind.(direct object)

    After Shane came(verb) home from soccer practice(direct object), he went(verb) upstairs for a shower. (direct object)

    Before Kelly was(linking verb) able (subject complement) to charge(verb) her laptop,(direct object) she had(verb) to help(verb) her mom(direct object), so her laptop died(verb) out. (direct object)

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  18. Shenelle Reddick
    Classmate: Elizabeth Bonilla

    1)Pamela went(a.k.a simple predicate) to the park(object).

    2)The car(object)ran out of gas,and so the car(object)broke down.

    3)While Alejandro was(linking verb)at the party(object),he had realized he had forgotten his date(object).

    4)Minerva was(linking verb)ready to go to school(object),she was(linking verb)always early for class(object),but this time she wasn't.

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  19. Claudia Wang
    Classmate: Kayla Williams

    1. Jenny runs (a.k.a. simple predicate) to the park (object) everyday.

    2. The cafe ran (a.k.a. simple predicate) out of coffee, so the cafe went (a.k.a. simple predicate) out of business (complement).

    3. When I went (a.k.a. simple predicate) to the beach (object), I didn’t want to go (a.k.a. simple predicate) in the water(object).

    4. Even if my sister wanted to go to the amusement park, she was too (linking verb) young and too (linking verb) short (complement) to ride the roller coaster.

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  20. Way Sey
    Classmate: Alisia Chan

    Yanlin went(linking verb) to the park with Bobo.(Complement)

    YanLin grabbed(verb) the cake(object) with her bare hands, and she swallowed(Verb) the cake whole(Object).

    After YanLin finished(Verb) her cake(Object), she went(Linking Verb) for a walk to burn off the calories(Complement).

    When Bobo stepped(verb) out the door(object), she walked(Verb) to the bakery(object), and she bought(Verb) all kinds of snacks(Object) they had.

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  21. -Zhe Kwok Weng
    Classmate:Abdulhadi Sulaimani

    1)The young boy ran(a.k.a. simple predicate)as fast as he could(Complement).

    2)Jim stayed home , and watched((a.k.a. simple predicate) television(object).

    3)After Bob finished working , he went(a.k.a. simple predicate) home to eat(a.k.a. simple predicate)(Complement).

    4)After he came(a.k.a. simple predicate) home from a hard day of work, he went(a.k.a. simple predicate) home and ate(a.k.a. simple predicate) dinner(Complement).

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  22. Anthony Grullon
    Classmate: Zhe Kwok Weng(Kevin)
    1)Sam went to play (simple predicate) basketball with his friends(complement).

    Compound Sentence:
    2)Steven was (complement) running (linking verb) around the park, then he tripped and started to cry(complement).

    Complex Sentence:
    3)Although it's cold today, Ken wanted to eat(simple predicate) ice cream(object).

    Complex Compound Sentence:
    4)Tom was(complement) going(linking verb) to the beach with his friends, when he remembered, he had to bring(simple predicate) his volleyball with him(complement).

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  23. Wan Yu Fung (Alice)
    Classmate: Stephanie Wang


    Jenny chased (linking verb) after her runaway dog (object).

    Kasey got bitten (linking verb) by the bull dog (object), and ran (linking verb) to her mother (object) crying.

    If Kevin can earn (a.k.a. simple predicate) good grades (object), he can impress (a.k.a. simple predicate) his parents (object).

    During the holiday sale down the block, Kasey rode (a.k.a. simple predicate) her bike (object) to one of the cheapest gift shop, she smiled (a.k.a. simple predicate) when she (object) was able to afford (linking verb) something (object).

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  24. Carol Liao
    Classmate : Aileen Gonzalez

    1. Neli enjoyed walking(verb) the dog(object) down the street for 5 minutes(complement).

    2. My mother gave(verb) Sandra an ice-cream cone(object), and she jumped(verb) with excitement(complement).

    3. Mark was feeding(verb) his baby sister pie(object), he realized(linking verb) that she didn't like pumpkin pie(object).

    4. The beauty supply shop gave(verb) Emily a fabulous brush(object), after getting her hair done(verb) down the street(object), she started(verb) to smile and laugh.

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  25. Ka Yan Ou
    Classmate: Wan Yu Fung

    1.Justin joined (linking verb) the swimming team with Michael (complement).
    2.Sally ate (a.k.a. simple predicate) the entire hamburger (object) and she drank (a.k.a. simple predicate) the can of soda (object).
    3.When Jimmy woke up, he realized (linking verb) that he was late for work (complement).
    4.Jeffrey and Cally went (a.k.a. simple predicate) to the zoo (object) and when they arrived , they discovered (a.k.a. simple predicate) that the zoo was closed (object), so they went (a.k.a. simple predicate) home (object).

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  26. Vanessa Song
    Classmate - Anastasio Farag

    Simple Sentence:
    1)Tim went(linking verb)to the beach.(object)

    Compound Sentence:
    2)The electric scooter ran(linking verb) out of electricity,(object)and so the scooter broke down.(a.k.a. simple predicate)

    Complex Sentence:
    3)While I was(complement) at the party, I had(complement) realized(linking verb) I(object)had(complement) forgotten(linking verb)my sister.(object)

    Complex-Compound Sentence:
    4)Although John wanted(a.k.a. simple predicate) to go partying, he was(complement) always busy working(a.k.a. simple predicate, and he didn't(linking verb) have enough time.(object)

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  27. Hannabelle Mendez
    Classmate: Tiana Nunez

    Simple sentence: Natasha worked (a.k.a simple predicate) in a school (object) for a month (complement).

    Compound sentence: The Dog had sharp teeth (object) that scared (a.k.a simple predicate) the baby (object), then baby began to cry (complement).

    Complex sentence: After Maria bought (a.k.a simple predicate) all the food for the party (object), she realized she didn't have enough money (complement).

    Complex-compound sentence: My mom is known as the best cook of the family. After her grandmother passed (a.k.a simple predicate) away her cooking (object) now has an extra punch to it because of her grandmother’s secret ingredient (complement).

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  28. Ruben Huertero
    Classmate: Cindy Chan


    Simple Sentence:
    Emily worked(linking verb) for an after school program(object).

    Compound Sentence:
    I went(a.k.a simple predicate) to the park in the morning,and I saw a bird feeding(linking verb) its baby(object).

    Complex Sentence:
    When Stacy walked(a.k.a simple predicate) into the store,she realized(linking verb) she didn’t bring any money(object).

    Complex-Compound Sentence:
    Although Jacky(object) likes(a.k.a simple predicate) to go scuba diving,he hasn't had the time to go lately,and he hasn't found(linking verb) anyone who wants to go.

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  29. I really didnt understand what objects and complements were

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  30. Justin Beskin
    Classmate:Peter

    1.Simple Sentence
    Henry (object) walks(linking verb) on the shore(complement).

    2.Compound Sentence
    Charlotte's Web is an
    excellent(complement) book (object) for children(complement), and every child(object) should read it.

    3.Complex Sentence
    When my Grandmother is unable to do it(complement), I walk(linking verb) the dog(object)for her(complement).

    4.Complex-Compound Sentence
    I love my godmother Bonnie, but since her husband died, she(object) has(linking verb) become very depressed(complement).

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  31. Victor Acevedo
    Classmate: Peter Hansen

    Henry walks(simple predicate) on the shore(complement).

    Charlotte's Web is(linking verb) an excellent book(object) for children, and every child(object) should read(simple predicate) it.

    When my Grandmother is unable to do it, I walk(simple predicate) the dog(object) for her.

    I love(simple predicate) my godmother Bonnie(object), but since her husband(object) died(complement), she has become(linking verb) very depressed(object)(complement).

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  32. Winnie Mok
    Classmate: Salma Nakhlawi

    1.Simple sentence
    She enjoys (linking verb)swimming(complement).

    2.Compound sentence
    She likes(linking verb) to travel to(complement) new places and she likes(linking verb) to try new foods .

    3.Complex sentence
    Her lips moved(a.k.a. simple predicate), but her mouth(complement) made no sound.

    4.Compound-complex sentence
    Some people have(linking verb) gym(complement) memberships to lose(a.k.a. simple predicate) weight(complement), some people have gym membership to work out , and then there are some people that have gym membership to gain weight(complement).

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  33. ~ Michelle Wu
    Classmate: Claudia Wang

    Simple Sentence:
    The dog jumped(simple predicate) for joy at the park(complements).

    Compound Sentence:
    The lights went(linking verb) out(complements), and the people were(linking verb) frightened (complements).

    Complex Sentence:
    When Emily didn’t (linking verb) study(complements), she failed the exam.

    Complex-Compound Sentence:
    I was(linking verb) exhausted from the party (complements), but when I left, I became sad.

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  34. This topic is really confusing I don't really understand it.

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  35. Aileen Gonzalez
    Student :Stephanie Wang

    Jenny chased after her runaway dog (object).

    Kasey got bitten (linking verb) by the bull dog (object), and ran (linking verb) to her mother (object) crying.

    If Kevin can earn good grades (object), he can impress(simple predicate) his parents (object).

    During the holiday sale down the block, Kasey rode(simple prdicate) her bike(object) to one of the cheapest gift shop, she smiled (simple predicate) when she (object )was able to afford something (simple predicate).

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  36. Wendy Huang
    Classmate: Peter Hansen

    1. Henry walks (transitive verb) on the shore (indirect object).

    2. Charlotte's Web is (linking verb) an excellent book (subject complement) for children (a.k.a predicate), and every child should read it (a.k.a. predicate).

    3. When my Grandmother is unable to do it (intransitive verb), I walk (transitive verb) the dog (direct object) for her.

    4. I love my godmother Bonnie (a.k.a. predicate), But since her husband died (a.k.a. predicate), She has become (linking verb)very depressed (object complement).

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  37. Note: I didn't realize that someone else had also used Peter's sentences.

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  38. Joe Chau
    classmate:Elizabeth Bonilla

    1)Pamela went(simple predicate)to the park(object)

    2)The car ran(simple predicate) out of gas(object) and so the car broke(linking verb) down(complement).

    3)While Alejandro was(simple predicate) party(object), he had realized(simple predicate) he had forgotten his date(object).

    4)Minerva was(linking verb) ready to go to school(complement), she was(linking verb) always early for class(complement), but this time she wasn't(simple predicate).

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  39. Blanca Melendez
    Peer: Elizabeth Bonilla

    1)Pamela went(verb a.k.a. predicate) to the park(object).

    Compound Sentence-

    2)The car ran out(linking verb) of gas(object), and so the car broke down(linking verb).

    Complex Sentence-

    3)While Alejandro was(verb) at the party, he had realized(linking verb) he had forgotten his date(object).

    Complex-Compound Sentence-

    4)Minerva was(verb) ready to go(linking verb) to school(object), she was always early for class,but this time she wasn't.

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  40. Salma Nakhlawi
    Classmate: Winnie Mok

    Simple Sentence:
    1) Aimee thought visiting (simple predicate) New York with her family was (linking verb) fun (complement) and exciting (complement).

    Compound Sentence:
    2) During the party, Sam played ( simple predicate) games and ate (linking verb) cake (object).

    Complex Sentence:
    3) Once Alice saw (simple predicate) her grade for her final she was jumping (linking verb) for joy (complement).

    Complex Compound Sentence:
    4) Oscar enjoyed going (simple predicate) to the park to play (linking verb) tag and to catch (linking verb) butterflies (object).

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  41. -Rima Issa
    Classmate: Yao Jin Zhu

    Simple Sentence:
    Bob kicked(simple predicate) the ball(object).

    Compound Sentence:
    The clock broke(linking verb) down(complement), and we had been looking(simple predicate) at the wrong time ever since.

    Complex Sentence:
    Even though the boy was(simple predicate) seventeen(object), he still has to go shopping(simple predicate) with his mommy.

    Compound-Complex Sentence:
    Although it was(complement) hot outside, we went(simple predicate) outside(object) to play ball anyway, and we had fun.

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  42. Once again i apologize for being late.

    -Logan Mancuso
    Classmate: Anastasio Farag

    -Tim went (a.k.a. simple predicate) to the beach (object).

    -The electric scooter ran (a.k.a. simple predicate) out of electricity (object), and so the scooter(object) broke down(a.k.a. simple predicate).

    -While I was at the party (object), I had realized (linking verb) I had forgotten my sister(complement).

    -Although John wanted to go (a. k. a. simple predicate) partying (object), he was (a. k. a. simple predicate) always busy working, and he didn't have (a. k. a. simple predicate) enough time(object).

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  43. Abdulhadi Sulaimani
    Classmate:Anthony Grullon
    1)Tom bought(linking verb) bought candy(object) at the store.
    2)Max made a sandwich(object) in the kitchen, and shared(linking verb) it(object) with his friend.
    3)When Marvin finishes his chores, he goes outside to play(linking verb) basketball(complement) with his friends.
    4)I did not understand the last sentence.

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  44. Carmelinda Coppola
    Classmate: Cassidy Charles

    Simple:
    1. Jacey chose(a.k.a simple predicate) a volcano(object) for her science project.

    Compound:
    2. Desha received(a.k.a simple predicate) a kitten(object) for her birthday, and she named it Blinky.

    Complex:
    3.When Dayna cuts(a.k.a simple predicate) her hair, she always cuts it too short.

    Compound-Complex:
    4.Carina and Kelly went(a.k.a simple predicate) out for lunch, and because it was Carina's birthday, Kelly had to pay (object) (a.k.a simple predicate) for her.

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