* Verb: This is the action word or state of being that describes what the subject is doing or being.
* Complements: These are words or phrases that complete the meaning of the verb. There are different types of complements, including:
* Direct Objects: Receive the action of the verb (e.g., "She ate an apple.")
* Indirect Objects: Tell to whom or for whom the action is done (e.g., "He gave her a flower.")
* Object Complements: Rename or describe the direct object (e.g., "They elected him president.")
* Subject Complements: Describe or rename the subject (e.g., "She is a doctor." or "He became famous.")
Example:
* Sentence: The dog chased the ball.
* Subject: The dog
* Predicate: chased the ball.
* Verb: chased
* Direct Object: the ball
Important Note: Not all sentences have all these parts. Some sentences may only have a subject and a verb.