KISS Grammar - Level 1.2 Mixed Complements, From Sixth Graders' Writing (AK)

KISS Level 1.3 Mixed Complements
From the Writing of Sixth Graders
Analysis Key

1. That day was rainy (PA) and cold (PA). |

2. I was {in a cast} {for six months}. |

3. It is a great show (PN). |

4. He saved us (DO) {from a black bear}. |

5. We were cold (PA), | and the day was getting late (PA) ^[#1]. |

6. I gave you (IO) enough reasons (DO). |

7. His family lives {in the back} {of the house}. |

8. That's my first reason (PN). |

9. Boy Meets World teaches people (IO) important lessons (DO) {about life}. |

10. {On the way} back ^[#2]{to our camp} I heard a threatening growl (DO). |

Notes 1. Some people will see "late" as an adverb here, and I would accept that response. It depends on whether one sees "late" as answering the question "What?" or "When?'
2. "Back" clearly modifies "way," so it is an adjective to it.