Magoosh Comics: How NOT to Make a Sentence

Last time, we took a closer look at how to make a sentence, with a focus on object placement. Recall that by “object placement,” I mean the use of direct objects, indirect objects, and prepositional objects in sentences.

Now I’m going to show you how NOT to make a sentence, with some comics that show common mistakes with direct, indirect, and prepositional objects. At the end of both comic strips below, the characters finally get it right. Enjoy!
 

Comic Strip 1:

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Comic Strip 2:

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  • David Recine

    David is a Test Prep Expert for Magoosh TOEFL and IELTS. Additionally, he's helped students with TOEIC, PET, FCE, BULATS, Eiken, SAT, ACT, GRE, and GMAT. David has a BS from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and an MA from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. His work at Magoosh has been cited in many scholarly articles, his Master's Thesis is featured on the Reading with Pictures website, and he's presented at the WITESOL (link to PDF) and NAFSA conferences. David has taught K-12 ESL in South Korea as well as undergraduate English and MBA-level business English at American universities. He has also trained English teachers in America, Italy, and Peru. Come join David and the Magoosh team on Youtube, Facebook, and Instagram, or connect with him via LinkedIn!

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