Question

Identify the subject, verb , direct object, indirect object , object complement, in the sentence.

People call Philadelphia " the city of brotherly love'.

Answer 1

Let's start with the verb -- the word that shows action. The verb is <u>call</u>.

Then, ask "who is doing that action?" Who call? That gives us the subject. <u>People</u> is the subject.

<u>People call</u>

To find the direct object, ask "what do the people call?"

<u>People call Philadelphia</u>.

That gets you started. Is there an indirect object -- a word that tells "to or for whom or what?"

Is there an object complement -- a word or phrase that modifies the direct object?

Please post your ideas, and we'll be glad to check them.