Functions of A Noun
Functions of A Noun
18. Which function does the noun "him" serve in the sentence "They gave him a gift"? a) Indirect object
b) Predicate
c) Subject d) Object of the preposition
19. Identify the function of "during the movie" in the sentence "She fell asleep during the movie."
a) Indirect object b) Direct object
c) Adverbial phrase d) Predicate
20. What is the function of "on the table" in the sentence "The keys are on the table"? a) Predicate
b) Subject c) Indirect object d) Prepositional phrase
21. In the sentence "His knowledge of languages is impressive," what function does "knowledge" serve?
a) Indirect object b) Subject
c) Direct object d) Predicate
22. Identify the appositive in the sentence: "My friend, the artist, is visiting next week." a) Visiting
b) My friend c) The artist d) Is
23. Which function does the underlined noun serve in this sentence? "The winner of the competition was
ecstatic."
a) Direct object b) Appositive c) Predicate d) Indirect object
24. What is the function of "with a smile" in the sentence "She greeted me with a smile"?
a) Predicate b) Indirect object c) Adverbial phrase d) Subject
25. In the sentence "The police officer's bravery saved the day," what function does "bravery" serve?
a) Predicate b) Indirect object c) Subject d) Direct object
26. Identify the function of "for her birthday" in the sentence "He bought a gift for her birthday."
a) Predicate b) Indirect object c) Adverbial phrase d) Direct object
27. Which function does the noun "the audience" serve in the sentence "The audience applauded the
performance"?
a) Indirect object b) Direct object c) Predicate d) Subject
28. In the sentence "John's dream is to become an astronaut," what function does "dream" serve?
a) Predicate b) Indirect object c) Subject d) Appositive
29. Identify the possessive noun in the sentence: "The teacher praised Sarah's efforts." a) Teacher
b) Efforts c) Sarah's d) Praised
30. Which function does the underlined noun serve in this sentence? "The company's CEO made an
announcement."
a) CEO b) The company c) Appositive d) Made