Let's break this sentence down:
The Gerards consider their son a genius.
- Prepositional phrases: There are no prepositional phrases since there isn't neither a preposition nor an object altogether.
- The subject is <em>The Gerards.</em>
- The verb within the sentence is <em>consider.</em>
- There are two complements in the sentence which are the direct and object complement: <em>their son</em> is the direct object and <em>a genius</em> is the object complement. Remember to ask yourself what refers the verb of the sentence. Moreover, object compliments always follow a direct object to rename it or state what it has become. In order to analize the example above, you should ask yourself the following:
- What do the Gerards consider? <em>their son.</em>
- What do they consider about their son? <em>a genius.</em>
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you can use formal diction when you want to entertain, amuse, inform, or plead someone. words chosen to impart a particular effect on the reader reflect and sustain the writer's purpose. if your purpose is to inform, the reader should expect straightforward diction.
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I think the correct answer from the choices listed above is option A. When <span> deciding whether to include a particular piece of information in an academic essay, the key factor that </span><span>comes into play would be relevance. The essay should be related to the topic. Hope this answers the question. Have a nice day.</span>