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Yes, the direct object can be an article + an adjective + noun. Example:

Francine wore a new dress.

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What is inserted before the direct object of a sentence if the direct object is a person?

A direct object is often preceded by an adjective or an article. Some examples:Possessive adjective: We saw our teacher at the mall.Definite article: John made the bus driver wait.Indefinite article: Jane brought a friend to the picnic.Indefinite article: You have an actor waiting to audition.Indefinite article and adjective: They have a beautiful baby.No article or adjective: I had Jane over for lunch today.Sometimes a clause can come between the verb and the direct object:Today in class I introduced, with my teacher's permission to do so, my cousin from Italy.


What is the direct object in the following sentence this article gives many facts about libraries?

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What is the sentence pattern for they entered the room?

Subject, "they", verb, "entered", direct object, "room", (and "the" is an adjective of room). So subject verb direct object.


What is the predicate adjective of this sentence Your sister Mary teaches math and physical education at the high school?

There is no predicate adjective in that sentence. In order for a sentence to have a predicate adjective, the verb must be a linking verb. Example: Mary is happy. ("is" is a linking verb, and "happy" is a predicate adjective) In the sentence "Your sister Mary teaches math and physical education at the high school", the verb (teaches) is transitive (a type of action verb that takes a direct object).


Is full a noun?

The word full is a noun; it is also an adjective and an adverb. The noun full can be direct object. Example sentence: Noun, direct object: Tonight the moon is full.

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What is inserted before the direct object of a sentence if the direct object is a person?

A direct object is often preceded by an adjective or an article. Some examples:Possessive adjective: We saw our teacher at the mall.Definite article: John made the bus driver wait.Indefinite article: Jane brought a friend to the picnic.Indefinite article: You have an actor waiting to audition.Indefinite article and adjective: They have a beautiful baby.No article or adjective: I had Jane over for lunch today.Sometimes a clause can come between the verb and the direct object:Today in class I introduced, with my teacher's permission to do so, my cousin from Italy.


How do you diagram the sentence Poor shepherds heard the songs of the angels?

Poor - adjective shepherds - subject heard - predicate the - article songs - direct object of - preposition the - article angels - object of the preposition


How do you diagram this sentence A certain man gave a great supper.?

A = article certain = man man = subject, common noun gave = verb a = article great = adjective supper = noun, direct object


What parts can you identify in the sentence The surgeon bought a beautiful new house?

The surgeon bought a beautiful new house. The - article surgeon - noun bought - verb a - article beautiful - adjective new - adjective house - noun (direct object) http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/GRAMMAR/definitions.htm


Would the sentence she is insecure have a verb with a direct object?

"She is insecure" does not have a direct object. "Insecure" is an adjective describing the subject "she".


What is the direct object in this sentence Jerry was so happy because of his promotion?

The object in the sentence is 'happy', a predicate adjective (also called a subject complement), an adjective that follows a linking verb that restates the subject (Jerry = happy).


What is the direct object in the following sentence this article gives many facts about libraries?

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What is the direct object in the sentence are you certain of that?

The sentence "Are you certain of that?" has no direct object. The only verb is "are", and it is a linking verb rather than an action verb, so "certain" is a predicate adjective.


Is durable a direct object?

Durable is an adjective and cannot be used as a direct object. Direct objects are nouns or pronouns that receive the action of a transitive verb.


What is a sentence using the word direct?

(verb) The studio did not announce who would direct the new film. (verb) The supervisor had to direct his staff not to use their cellphones in the office. (adjective) Columbus sought a direct route to Asia instead of sailing around Africa. (adjective) The police could not get a direct answer from the suspect.


What is the sentence pattern for they entered the room?

Subject, "they", verb, "entered", direct object, "room", (and "the" is an adjective of room). So subject verb direct object.


How do you diagram the sentence Pilate wrote an inscription on the Cross?

Pilate = subject wrote = predicate an = article inscription = direct object on = preposition the = article cross = object of the preposition