Please define ALL of the following vocabulary words. DO NOT copy and paste.
Antecedent
An antecedent refers to a word, phrase, or clause that a pronoun refers to or replaces in a sentence. It is the noun or noun phrase that comes before the pronoun. Here's a step-by-step explanation of antecedents
Direct object
a direct object is a noun, noun phrase, or pronoun that receives the action of a transitive verb in a sentence. It answers the question "what" or "whom" after the verb. Here's a step-by-step explanation of direct objects
Indirect object
an indirect object is a noun, noun phrase, or pronoun that receives the direct object of a sentence. It answers the question "to whom" or "for whom" the action of the verb is performed. Here's a step-by-step explanation of indirect objects
Object of the preposition
The object of the preposition is a noun, noun phrase, or pronoun that follows a preposition and completes its meaning in a sentence. It provides additional information about location, time, direction, manner, or other relationships. Here's a step-by-step explanation of the object of the preposition
Objective pronoun
An objective pronoun is a type of pronoun that acts as the object of a verb or preposition in a sentence. It is used when the pronoun is receiving the action of the verb or when it is the object of a preposition. Here's a step-by-step explanation of objective pronouns:
Possessive pronoun
is a type of pronoun that shows ownership or possession. It is used to indicate that something belongs to someone or something else. Instead of using a noun and an apostrophe ('s) to show possession, a possessive pronoun replaces the noun altogether.
pronoun
is a type of word that is used to replace a noun or noun phrase. It is used to avoid repetition and make sentences more concise. Pronouns can refer to people, animals, things, places, and ideas.