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Parsing with "Josie and the Pussycats"

josie.jpg Josie and the Pussycats - "Shapeshifter" [mp3]

Music From the Motion Picture Josie And The Pussycats [Amazon]



Sentence parsing can be helpful in understanding the ways words function in sentences, making it easier to identify errors and enhance the quality of your writing.

"This CD finally gives Kay Hanley a chance to exhibit her remarkable vocal talents."
Source: Amazon reviewer.



main structure:
subject = "CD" [singular demonstrative pronoun]
verb = "gives" [transitive action verb]
direct object = "chance" [common noun]
indirect object = "Kay Hanley" [proper noun]

additional words:
"finally" = adverb [modifying "gives"[
"a" = article [modifying "chance"]
"to exhibit her remarkable vocal talents" = infinitive phrase [acting as an adjective modifying "chance"]

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