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There is no direct object in that sentence because there is no transitive verb. Were is a linking verb.
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In the sentence 'I want to sleep when I am tired' what is the verb to sleep?
It is an infinitive used as a direct object. (I want what? To sleep.)
What is the function of the gerund phrase in Many physical therapists recommend soaking tired muscles in a hot tub.?
It functions as a direct object.
What is the function of the gerund in this sentence many physical therapists recommend soaking tired muscles in a hot tub?
It functions as a direct object.
What is the function of the gerund in the best exercise for tired muscles is swimming in a pool?
It functions as a direct object.
What is the function of the gerund phrase in this sentence Many physical therapists recommend soaking tired muscles in a hot tub?
It functions as a direct object.
1 example is each kind of sentence pattern?
SUBJECT + VERB + INDIRECT OBJECT + direct objectThose store clerks ordered her a new dress.SUBJECT + VERB + OBJECT + COMPLEMENTThat doctor found the box empty.Subject + Verb + Complement They are tired.
What is a direct statement in literature?
A direct statement is writing someones words exactly as they are spoken. Direct statement have quotation marks: "I am tired", said Jack. The opposite, an indirect statement, does not have quotation marks: Jack said that he was tired.
How do you determine the direct object in a sentence?
No, there doesn't have to be a direct object or any object at all. Examples: We ran fast. ('fast' is an adverb modifying the verb 'ran', no object) I will, she won't. (two subjects, two verbs, no object) Stop! (the subject 'you' is implied, 'stop' is the verb, no object.) I was just thinking. ('was thinking' is the verb, 'just' is an adverb modifying the the auxiliary verb 'was', no object)
What is the difference between say and tell?
"Say" is used when reporting words spoken by someone, without specifying the listener, while "tell" is used when reporting words spoken to someone, specifying the listener. For example: "He said he was tired" (only reporting the words spoken) vs. "He told me he was tired" (reporting the words spoken to the listener).
How do you write tired of girls in spanish?
ninas cansadas a synonym for ninas could be= chicas- chavas- mujeres and for tired= cansadas- agotadas and they are the same no matter what conbination you use chicas agotadas ninas agotadas chicas cansadas etc.... and all mean the same, "tired girls"
Why do girls blush dark red?
They love you, they're embarrassed, or they're tired
Do houses ever get tired of standing?
No. A house is an inanimate object and has no feelings, thoughts, or desires.
