Grammar
The combination of a noun in the common case or a pronoun in the objective case and an infinitive used after the predicate forms a complex object. The relation between the noun (pronoun) and the infinitive is that of subject and predicate.
Key examples:
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- Nominative Absolute Participle Construction
The Nominative Absolute Construction is a construction in which the participle stands in predicative relation to a noun in the Common Case or a pronoun in the Nominative Case; the noun or pronoun is not the subject of the sentence. Key example: The...
- The Participle As The Part Of A Complex Object Or A Complex Subject
Similar to the Infinitive Participle I may form part of a Complex Object or Subject when combined with a noun (pronoun) to which it stands in predicate relation. Compare: I saw him run along the street. (Infinitive Complex Object) – He was seen run...
- The Gerund
Definition The Forms of the Gerund Functions of Gerunds in Sentences Gerund or Infinitive? Gerundial Complex The gerund is a non-finite form of the verb with some noun features. It is formed by adding the suffix -ing to the stem of the verb. Example:...
- Complex Object Exercises
English grammar exercises and activities for teaching Complex object to English language learners. Some exercises include answer keys. Exercise 1 Make up as many sentences as you can using the words and word-groups from each column of the substitution...
- Me, Myself And I
Which sentence from the following three is correct? Me and her likes watching movies. Me and her like watching movies. Myself and her like watching movies. If you chose any of the three, this means you still have a lot to learn about personal pronouns....
Grammar
Infinitive Complex Object
Complex Object
Subject + Predicate + Complex Object (Noun/Pronoun + Infinitive)
The combination of a noun in the common case or a pronoun in the objective case and an infinitive used after the predicate forms a complex object. The relation between the noun (pronoun) and the infinitive is that of subject and predicate.
Key examples:
- I saw the boy raise his hand.
- I heard him call my name.
- I want you to know that it doesn't matter.
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- Nominative Absolute Participle Construction
The Nominative Absolute Construction is a construction in which the participle stands in predicative relation to a noun in the Common Case or a pronoun in the Nominative Case; the noun or pronoun is not the subject of the sentence. Key example: The...
- The Participle As The Part Of A Complex Object Or A Complex Subject
Similar to the Infinitive Participle I may form part of a Complex Object or Subject when combined with a noun (pronoun) to which it stands in predicate relation. Compare: I saw him run along the street. (Infinitive Complex Object) – He was seen run...
- The Gerund
Definition The Forms of the Gerund Functions of Gerunds in Sentences Gerund or Infinitive? Gerundial Complex The gerund is a non-finite form of the verb with some noun features. It is formed by adding the suffix -ing to the stem of the verb. Example:...
- Complex Object Exercises
English grammar exercises and activities for teaching Complex object to English language learners. Some exercises include answer keys. Exercise 1 Make up as many sentences as you can using the words and word-groups from each column of the substitution...
- Me, Myself And I
Which sentence from the following three is correct? Me and her likes watching movies. Me and her like watching movies. Myself and her like watching movies. If you chose any of the three, this means you still have a lot to learn about personal pronouns....