2. We don’t speak in words, we speak in groups
of words.
We don’t pause after each word. We pause
after several words.
If we hear someone speaking a foreign
language, we cannot distinguish word
boundaries.
3. A noun phrase is a group of words whose HEAD
is a noun:
4. The direct object (in bold) is a noun in a
sentence. The object is acted upon by the
subject, and It typically comes after the
verb.
Examples:
• Tom bit his nail.
• I enjoy writing.
• Her dog followed her to the park.
• Strong wind blew their tent down.
5. The indirect object (in bold) is a noun in a sentence.
An indirect object represents a person or thing that
receives the effect of the action of the verb. It usually
comes between the verb and the direct object.
Examples:
• He fed the monkeys bananas.
• Tom was cooking his family a seafood dinner.
• Jack sent a letter to his parents.
• She poured drinks for her guests.
6. The object of preposition (in bold) is a noun in a sentence.
The object comes after the preposition as shown below.
Examples:
Joe broke his nose in a basketball game. (Preposition: in)
Two puppies followed behind the cat. (Preposition: behind)
Birdwatching is a favorite hobby of the villagers.
(Preposition: of)
Everyone is complaining about the boss.
(Preposition: about)
7. The predicate complement is a noun joined to the subject
of the sentence by the verb to be. The following sentences
show the predicate complement in bold. The linking verbs
are underlined.
Examples:
• The CEO is the most powerful leader in the company.
• These two apples seem to be the only rotten ones.
• Aunt Barbie could be the smartest person in the
neighborhood.
