In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Try to remember that the direct object in a sentence is always a thing or a person who received the action of the verb. For example, in the sentence, “Alice baked her mother a cake.” You can quickly identify the subject who performed the verb (Alice) and the verb (baked). Now ask yourself, “What or whom was baked?” Was her mother baked? No, that’s not what the sentence says. The sentence says that she baked a cake. What was baked? A cake! You have now identified the direct object. A subject complement is a clause that follows the action verb, and describes the subject. It can be easy to confuse these because subject complements can only follow a linking verb, but some linking verbs can also be used as action verbs. For example, “appear”, “grow”, “remain”, “smell”, and “turn.” are all examples of linking verbs that can also be used as action verbs. In the sentence, “Michelle felt sick.” The verb, “felt” is a linking verb because it does not require any explanation of whom or what. However, in the sentence, “Michelle felt her forehead.” The verb, “felt” is an action verb because it requires an explanation of whom/what was felt, in this case, her forehead. If you were to remove this information, the sentence would not make sense. If you are trying to identify the direct object in a sentence, it can be helpful to remember that the direct object will either be a noun or it will be a pronoun. If the word you have identified as the direct object is a verb, adjective, or an adverb, try reading the sentence again. Ask yourself again, “To whom or what was the action done?” Hopefully, asking yourself this, and look carefully for a noun or pronoun will help you identify the direct object. The direct object will always come after the verb in a sentence, so it can be helpful to identify the verb first. This way, you will know that the word you are looking for will be after the verb. Keep in mind, though, that if you are trying to identify a direct object in a foreign language, such as German, this may not always be the case as word order can vary dramatically among languages.
Summary: Ask yourself “whom” or “what” is receiving the action. Avoid mistaking the direct object for a subject complement. Remember that direct objects are always nouns or pronouns. Keep word order in mind.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Pay attention to the activities that your crush enjoys doing. Then, attend their special events to show your support. Additionally, cheer them on and congratulate them when they do well. For instance, attend your crush’s soccer game or the play they’re starring in. Doing something to help someone shows them that you care about them. Step up to help if you see them struggling with something. Alternatively, tell them that you’d be happy to help them get better at something you’re really good at doing.  As an example, offer to carry their books, help them pick up papers they’ve dropped, or lend them a pencil when they need it. Similarly, you might offer to tutor them in math if you hear them say they’re struggling. If you were good at origami, you might show them how to fold a paper crane. Giving someone a mixed tape or playlist sends a clear signal that you probably like them. Choose 10-15 of your favorite songs to include on the mixed tape or playlist. Hand them the tape or place it in their bag or locker. If you made a playlist, send them a link.  Don’t fill the playlist with love songs because that can feel off-putting to someone you aren’t dating yet. Try to pick songs that you think they might enjoy. It’s really hard to ask your crush out, so start with a friendly hang. Invite them to study, to do an activity you both like, or to attend a group outing or party. Then, use this time to get to know them better. This can hint that you’re interested without you putting yourself out there.  Say something like, “I definitely need more study time before this test. Do you want to meet me at the coffee house for a study session?” “Did you see that our favorite band is playing this Friday? Did you want to go with me?” or “Some of us are going bowling on Friday. Do you want to come?” If they say, “No,” brush it off like it’s no big deal. You could say, “Let me know if you change your mind. I might invite some other friends in the meantime.” on their birthday or a special event. A thoughtful gift shows your crush that you’re thinking of them. Look for a reason to give them something small. It might be their birthday, a holiday, or a shared event. This will show them that you like them. For example, you might give them a bag of candy for Halloween or Homecoming.
Summary: Go to their games, events, or performances. Offer to help them or to do them a favor. Make them a mixed tape or playlist. Ask them to hang out as friends. Give them a small gift

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: This can be difficult because you don't want to seem desperate or overly hurt, but if your crush didn't give you a good answer as to why they didn't want to go out with you, it could be good to meet up with them and ask a few questions to gain some insight as to what they are thinking.  If they very bluntly stated why they didn't want to go out with you, like "I'm not interested in you for this reason" or "I'm going through something difficult and don't need the stress of dating," then you don't want to irritate them by asking for more explanation. People are often caught off-guard when asked out, so a lot of times they come up with an answer on the spot that may not be the complete truth. Calmly approach your crush and ask them if they wouldn't mind grabbing coffee (not as a date) because you wanted to talk through some things with them. Then, when you are together, ask if there was a specific reason they didn't want to go out with you or if your approach was what turned them off. Do not then proceed to ask them out again, but thank them for giving you some insight and be understanding and be patient. Sometimes it's the essence of the relationship that is what caused the rejection. Are you asking out your best friend and they are worried that it will ruin the relationship? Have there been conflicts recently that have left your crush confused or irritated with you? Thinking through your relationship can be helpful to know if it was part of the reason you were rejected.  If you asked out someone you met once at a party or on a night out, this doesn't necessarily apply to you, but if you asked out a good friend it's possible that they don't want to ruin your relationship or there's something else going on in their life that's keeping them from jumping into something new. It's also possible that at this point they just aren't attracted to you, which in that case it just takes time and patience before you can ask them out again. Did you just ask someone out that you didn't know in a very demeaning manner, were you confident or really nervous in your approach, or did you catch your friend off guard and they didn't know how to respond? If you have asked other people out, think about the approaches that were successful and those that weren't and think about how you came across to your crush. If you asked someone out and were rejected, don't insist on taking them on a date. It can seem desperate and be incredibly annoying to your crush if you persist when they've already told you no. Once you have figured out why they rejected you, respect their answer and don't ask them out again right away. As previously stated, you want to respect the person you asked out by giving them time. Sometimes people need to process and think over things, and over time they may realize that they are interested in you. Giving your crush space to think over their feelings towards you could lead to a much more positive answer later on.
Summary:
Figure out why they rejected you. Think over your current relationship. Examine your approach. Respect their answer. Be patient.