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The word 'applause' is a noun, a word for approval shown by clapping hands; a word for any positive expression of appreciation or approval; a word for a thing.
A noun can function as the subject of a sentence or a clause, as the object of a verb or a preposition, as a predicate noun (subject complement), and as an object complement.
Examples:
The applause from the stadium was heard blocks away. (subject of the sentence)
He was silenced by the roar that the applause generated. (subject of the relative clause)
We heard applause coming from the board room. (direct object of the verb 'heard')
The audience responded with applause. (object of the preposition 'with')
The sound you hear is the applause of the fans. (predicate noun, sound = applause)
The sound you hear is clapping, applause. (object complement, clapping = applause)
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Pamela was the star of the play. Identify star as a direct object or indirect object or predicate adjective or a predicate nominative?
indirect
What are the parts of the sentence?
subject,object,direct object,indirect object/object of the prepositionand predicate :) a little song for my mom ilove you mother my mother my mother that reads
Is dancer a direct object indirect object or predicate nominative?
The word 'dancer' is a noun.A noun functions as the subject of a sentence or a clause, and as the object of a verb (direct or indirect) or a preposition.A noun also functions as a predicate nominative.Examples:A dancer was exercising at the bar. (subject of the sentence)The costume that the dancer wore was covered in spangles. (subject of the relative clause)I know that dancer from the rehearsal hall. (direct object of the verb 'know')They brought the dancer flowers for her dressing room. (indirect object of the verb 'brought')There was a standing ovation for the dancer. (object of the preposition 'for')Michael Jackson was an excellent dancer. (predicate nominative)
What is the function of the complement shown in parentheses in this sentence?
indirect objects Allie---object complement A+LS Australian Shepard----- Direct object A+LS (:
That sad- faced clown used a broom to sweep up a spotlight Is broom a predicate noun a direct object or a indirect object?
The verb "to use" is transitive, i.e., A uses B, so broom is the direct object.
Is tooth a direct object indirect object or predicate nominative?
indirect object
Pamela was the star of the play. Identify star as a direct object or indirect object or predicate adjective or a predicate nominative?
indirect
What are direct objects indirect objects predicate nominatives predicate adjectives?
Direct objects receive the action of the verb.Carl built a house. (a house is the direct object)Indirect objects receive the direct object.Martha handed me her hat. (her hat is the direct object; me is the indirect object)Predicate nominatives and predicate adjectives follow a linking verb and rename or describe the subject.Carl is a carpenter. (a carpenter is the predicate nominative)Martha is happy. (happy is the predicate adjective)
What is the predicate of the new sign showed us the trail?
"Showed" is the predicate (verb). sign = subject us = indirect object trail = direct object
What are the parts of the sentence?
subject,object,direct object,indirect object/object of the prepositionand predicate :) a little song for my mom ilove you mother my mother my mother that reads
Is he a predicate singular direct or indirect pronoun?
The pronoun 'he' is a subjective pronoun, which functions as the subject of a sentence or a clause. The objective pronoun to take the place of a singular noun for a male is him.The objective pronoun can be the singular predicate, direct or indirect object. Examples:Direct object: We saw him at school today.Indirect object: We made him some lunch. (We made lunch for him.)
What are the eight uses of nouns?
subject predicate noun direct object indirect object apposotive (appositvie?) direct address object of preposition Ok --which one am I missing?
What follows a linking or action verb.?
subject
What is a prediate noun?
The predicate of a sentence is everything that is not the subject of the sentence, including the verb. A predicate noun is a noun that is part of the sentence that comes after the verb for the direct object, indirect object, and noun clauses.
Which describes the capitalized word in the sentence Grandmother gave Carlos and Tina a new DOG last month A Predicate Nominative B direct object C indirect object D predicate adjective?
The noun 'dog' is B, the direct object of the verb 'gave'.
Is dancer a direct object indirect object or predicate nominative?
The word 'dancer' is a noun.A noun functions as the subject of a sentence or a clause, and as the object of a verb (direct or indirect) or a preposition.A noun also functions as a predicate nominative.Examples:A dancer was exercising at the bar. (subject of the sentence)The costume that the dancer wore was covered in spangles. (subject of the relative clause)I know that dancer from the rehearsal hall. (direct object of the verb 'know')They brought the dancer flowers for her dressing room. (indirect object of the verb 'brought')There was a standing ovation for the dancer. (object of the preposition 'for')Michael Jackson was an excellent dancer. (predicate nominative)
Is Sidney a direct object or predicate adjective orpredicate nominative or objective complement?
The word 'Sidney' is a proper noun, the name of a specific person, place, or thing. A proper noun, a name can be uses as a subject, a direct object, an indirect object, a predicate nominative, or an objective complement. A predicate adjective is normally an adjective, not a noun.
