## [Review exercise: Function of phrases](/hypergrammar-2/review-phrase-functions) ## Avertissement Ce contenu est offert en anglais seulement. Identify the [function of the phrase](the-function-of-phrases) highlighted in the following sentences. You must have JavaScript enabled to use this form. 1\. The projectionist dreamt that he chased an enormous bat **around the theatre**. subject complement object predicate adjective adverb ## Oops! **Question:** The projectionist dreamt that he chased an enormous bat **around the theatre**. **Answer:** The answer *subject* is not correct. **Explanation:** In this sentence, the [prepositional phrase](the-function-of-phrases#prepositionalphrase) *around the theatre* functions as an [adverb](what-is-an-adverb#whatisadv) because it modifies the [verb](what-is-a-verb#whatisverb) *chased*. ## Oops! **Question:** The projectionist dreamt that he chased an enormous bat **around the theatre**. **Answer:** The answer *complement* is not correct. **Explanation:** In this sentence, the [prepositional phrase](the-function-of-phrases#prepositionalphrase) *around the theatre* functions as an [adverb](what-is-an-adverb#whatisadv) because it modifies the [verb](what-is-a-verb#whatisverb) *chased*. ## Oops! **Question:** The projectionist dreamt that he chased an enormous bat **around the theatre**. **Answer:** The answer *object* is not correct. **Explanation:** In this sentence, the [prepositional phrase](the-function-of-phrases#prepositionalphrase) *around the theatre* functions as an [adverb](what-is-an-adverb#whatisadv) because it modifies the [verb](what-is-a-verb#whatisverb) *chased*. ## Oops! **Question:** The projectionist dreamt that he chased an enormous bat **around the theatre**. **Answer:** The answer *predicate* is not correct. **Explanation:** In this sentence, the [prepositional phrase](the-function-of-phrases#prepositionalphrase) *around the theatre* functions as an [adverb](what-is-an-adverb#whatisadv) because it modifies the [verb](what-is-a-verb#whatisverb) *chased*. ## Oops! **Question:** The projectionist dreamt that he chased an enormous bat **around the theatre**. **Answer:** The answer *adjective* is not correct. **Explanation:** In this sentence, the [prepositional phrase](the-function-of-phrases#prepositionalphrase) *around the theatre* functions as an [adverb](what-is-an-adverb#whatisadv) because it modifies the [verb](what-is-a-verb#whatisverb) *chased*. ## Good work! **Question:** The projectionist dreamt that he chased an enormous bat **around the theatre**. **Answer:** The answer *adverb* is correct. **Explanation:** In this sentence, the [prepositional phrase](the-function-of-phrases#prepositionalphrase) *around the theatre* functions as an [adverb](what-is-an-adverb#whatisadv) because it modifies the [verb](what-is-a-verb#whatisverb) *chased*. 2\. Justine hoped to attend the trade show even though her boss **had forbidden such spending**. subject complement object predicate adjective adverb ## Oops! **Question:** Justine hoped to attend the trade show even though her boss **had forbidden such spending**. **Answer:** The answer *subject* is not correct. **Explanation:** In this sentence, the [verb phrase](the-function-of-phrases#phrpred) *had forbidden such spending* acts as the [predicate](subject-and-predicate#predicate) of the dependent clause *even though her boss had forbidden such spending*. ## Oops! **Question:** Justine hoped to attend the trade show even though her boss **had forbidden such spending**. **Answer:** The answer *complement* is not correct. **Explanation:** In this sentence, the [verb phrase](the-function-of-phrases#phrpred) *had forbidden such spending* acts as the [predicate](subject-and-predicate#predicate) of the dependent clause *even though her boss had forbidden such spending*. ## Oops! **Question:** Justine hoped to attend the trade show even though her boss **had forbidden such spending**. **Answer:** The answer *object* is not correct. **Explanation:** In this sentence, the [verb phrase](the-function-of-phrases#phrpred) *had forbidden such spending* acts as the [predicate](subject-and-predicate#predicate) of the dependent clause *even though her boss had forbidden such spending*. ## Good work! **Question:** Justine hoped to attend the trade show even though her boss **had forbidden such spending**. **Answer:** The answer *predicate* is correct. **Explanation:** In this sentence, the [verb phrase](the-function-of-phrases#phrpred) *had forbidden such spending* acts as the [predicate](subject-and-predicate#predicate) of the dependent clause *even though her boss had forbidden such spending*. ## Oops! **Question:** Justine hoped to attend the trade show even though her boss **had forbidden such spending**. **Answer:** The answer *adjective* is not correct. **Explanation:** In this sentence, the [verb phrase](the-function-of-phrases#phrpred) *had forbidden such spending* acts as the [predicate](subject-and-predicate#predicate) of the dependent clause *even though her boss had forbidden such spending*. ## Oops! **Question:** Justine hoped to attend the trade show even though her boss **had forbidden such spending**. **Answer:** The answer *adverb* is not correct. **Explanation:** In this sentence, the [verb phrase](the-function-of-phrases#phrpred) *had forbidden such spending* acts as the [predicate](subject-and-predicate#predicate) of the dependent clause *even though her boss had forbidden such spending*. 3\. The actor **dancing about the stage** hopes to become a movie star. subject complement object predicate adjective adverb ## Oops! **Question:** The actor **dancing about the stage** hopes to become a movie star. **Answer:** The answer *subject* is not correct. **Explanation:** In this sentence, the [participle phrase](the-function-of-phrases#participlephrase) *dancing about the stage* acts as an [adjective](what-is-an-adjective#adjective) because it modifies the [noun phrase](the-function-of-phrases#phrsubj) *the actor*. ## Oops! **Question:** The actor **dancing about the stage** hopes to become a movie star. **Answer:** The answer *complement* is not correct. **Explanation:** In this sentence, the [participle phrase](the-function-of-phrases#participlephrase) *dancing about the stage* acts as an [adjective](what-is-an-adjective#adjective) because it modifies the [noun phrase](the-function-of-phrases#phrsubj) *the actor*. ## Oops! **Question:** The actor **dancing about the stage** hopes to become a movie star. **Answer:** The answer *object* is not correct. **Explanation:** In this sentence, the [participle phrase](the-function-of-phrases#participlephrase) *dancing about the stage* acts as an [adjective](what-is-an-adjective#adjective) because it modifies the [noun phrase](the-function-of-phrases#phrsubj) *the actor*. ## Oops! **Question:** The actor **dancing about the stage** hopes to become a movie star. **Answer:** The answer *predicate* is not correct. **Explanation:** In this sentence, the [participle phrase](the-function-of-phrases#participlephrase) *dancing about the stage* acts as an [adjective](what-is-an-adjective#adjective) because it modifies the [noun phrase](the-function-of-phrases#phrsubj) *the actor*. ## Good work! **Question:** The actor **dancing about the stage** hopes to become a movie star. **Answer:** The answer *adjective* is correct. **Explanation:** In this sentence, the [participle phrase](the-function-of-phrases#participlephrase) *dancing about the stage* acts as an [adjective](what-is-an-adjective#adjective) because it modifies the [noun phrase](the-function-of-phrases#phrsubj) *the actor*. ## Oops! **Question:** The actor **dancing about the stage** hopes to become a movie star. **Answer:** The answer *adverb* is not correct. **Explanation:** In this sentence, the [participle phrase](the-function-of-phrases#participlephrase) *dancing about the stage* acts as an [adjective](what-is-an-adjective#adjective) because it modifies the [noun phrase](the-function-of-phrases#phrsubj) *the actor*. 4\. The reporter consulted a number **of published accounts** before interviewing the senator. subject complement object predicate adjective adverb ## Oops! **Question:** The reporter consulted a number **of published accounts** before interviewing the senator. **Answer:** The answer *subject* is not correct. **Explanation:** In this sentence, the prepositional phrase *of published accounts* acts as an adjective because it modifies the [noun](what-is-a-noun#noun) *number*. ## Oops! **Question:** The reporter consulted a number **of published accounts** before interviewing the senator. **Answer:** The answer *complement* is not correct. **Explanation:** In this sentence, the prepositional phrase *of published accounts* acts as an adjective because it modifies the [noun](what-is-a-noun#noun) *number*. ## Oops! **Question:** The reporter consulted a number **of published accounts** before interviewing the senator. **Answer:** The answer *object* is not correct. **Explanation:** In this sentence, the prepositional phrase *of published accounts* acts as an adjective because it modifies the [noun](what-is-a-noun#noun) *number*. ## Oops! **Question:** The reporter consulted a number **of published accounts** before interviewing the senator. **Answer:** The answer *predicate* is not correct. **Explanation:** In this sentence, the prepositional phrase *of published accounts* acts as an adjective because it modifies the [noun](what-is-a-noun#noun) *number*. ## Good work! **Question:** The reporter consulted a number **of published accounts** before interviewing the senator. **Answer:** The answer *adjective* is correct. **Explanation:** In this sentence, the prepositional phrase *of published accounts* acts as an adjective because it modifies the [noun](what-is-a-noun#noun) *number*. ## Oops! **Question:** The reporter consulted a number **of published accounts** before interviewing the senator. **Answer:** The answer *adverb* is not correct. **Explanation:** In this sentence, the prepositional phrase *of published accounts* acts as an adjective because it modifies the [noun](what-is-a-noun#noun) *number*. 5\. The party was a dreadful failure because the caterers forgot **to bring the tableware**. subject complement object predicate adjective adverb ## Oops! **Question:** The party was a dreadful failure because the caterers forgot **to bring the tableware**. **Answer:** The answer *subject* is not correct. **Explanation:** In this sentence, the [infinitive phrase](the-function-of-phrases#infinitivephrase) *to bring the tableware* acts as the [direct object](objects-and-complements#directobject) of the verb *forgot*. ## Oops! **Question:** The party was a dreadful failure because the caterers forgot **to bring the tableware**. **Answer:** The answer *complement* is not correct. **Explanation:** In this sentence, the [infinitive phrase](the-function-of-phrases#infinitivephrase) *to bring the tableware* acts as the [direct object](objects-and-complements#directobject) of the verb *forgot*. ## Good work! **Question:** The party was a dreadful failure because the caterers forgot **to bring the tableware**. **Answer:** The answer *object* is correct. **Explanation:** In this sentence, the [infinitive phrase](the-function-of-phrases#infinitivephrase) *to bring the tableware* acts as the [direct object](objects-and-complements#directobject) of the verb *forgot*. ## Oops! **Question:** The party was a dreadful failure because the caterers forgot **to bring the tableware**. **Answer:** The answer *predicate* is not correct. **Explanation:** In this sentence, the [infinitive phrase](the-function-of-phrases#infinitivephrase) *to bring the tableware* acts as the [direct object](objects-and-complements#directobject) of the verb *forgot*. ## Oops! **Question:** The party was a dreadful failure because the caterers forgot **to bring the tableware**. **Answer:** The answer *adjective* is not correct. **Explanation:** In this sentence, the [infinitive phrase](the-function-of-phrases#infinitivephrase) *to bring the tableware* acts as the [direct object](objects-and-complements#directobject) of the verb *forgot*. ## Oops! **Question:** The party was a dreadful failure because the caterers forgot **to bring the tableware**. **Answer:** The answer *adverb* is not correct. **Explanation:** In this sentence, the [infinitive phrase](the-function-of-phrases#infinitivephrase) *to bring the tableware* acts as the [direct object](objects-and-complements#directobject) of the verb *forgot*. 6\. The guild **is meeting to discuss the latest misdemeanours of the apprentices**. subject complement object predicate adjective adverb ## Oops! **Question:** The guild **is meeting to discuss the latest misdemeanours of the apprentices**. **Answer:** The answer *subject* is not correct. **Explanation:** In this sentence, the verb phrase *is meeting to discuss . . .* acts as the predicate of the sentence. ## Oops! **Question:** The guild **is meeting to discuss the latest misdemeanours of the apprentices**. **Answer:** The answer *complement* is not correct. **Explanation:** In this sentence, the verb phrase *is meeting to discuss . . .* acts as the predicate of the sentence. ## Oops! **Question:** The guild **is meeting to discuss the latest misdemeanours of the apprentices**. **Answer:** The answer *object* is not correct. **Explanation:** In this sentence, the verb phrase *is meeting to discuss . . .* acts as the predicate of the sentence. ## Good work! **Question:** The guild **is meeting to discuss the latest misdemeanours of the apprentices**. **Answer:** The answer *predicate* is correct. **Explanation:** In this sentence, the verb phrase *is meeting to discuss . . .* acts as the predicate of the sentence. ## Oops! **Question:** The guild **is meeting to discuss the latest misdemeanours of the apprentices**. **Answer:** The answer *adjective* is not correct. **Explanation:** In this sentence, the verb phrase *is meeting to discuss . . .* acts as the predicate of the sentence. ## Oops! **Question:** The guild **is meeting to discuss the latest misdemeanours of the apprentices**. **Answer:** The answer *adverb* is not correct. **Explanation:** In this sentence, the verb phrase *is meeting to discuss . . .* acts as the predicate of the sentence. 7\. They heard high-pitched cries **in the middle of the night**. subject complement object predicate adjective adverb ## Oops! **Question:** They heard high-pitched cries **in the middle of the night**. **Answer:** The answer *subject* is not correct. **Explanation:** In this sentence, the prepositional phrase *in the middle of the night* acts as an adverb because it modifies the verb *heard*. ## Oops! **Question:** They heard high-pitched cries **in the middle of the night**. **Answer:** The answer *complement* is not correct. **Explanation:** In this sentence, the prepositional phrase *in the middle of the night* acts as an adverb because it modifies the verb *heard*. ## Oops! **Question:** They heard high-pitched cries **in the middle of the night**. **Answer:** The answer *object* is not correct. **Explanation:** In this sentence, the prepositional phrase *in the middle of the night* acts as an adverb because it modifies the verb *heard*. ## Oops! **Question:** They heard high-pitched cries **in the middle of the night**. **Answer:** The answer *predicate* is not correct. **Explanation:** In this sentence, the prepositional phrase *in the middle of the night* acts as an adverb because it modifies the verb *heard*. ## Oops! **Question:** They heard high-pitched cries **in the middle of the night**. **Answer:** The answer *adjective* is not correct. **Explanation:** In this sentence, the prepositional phrase *in the middle of the night* acts as an adverb because it modifies the verb *heard*. ## Good work! **Question:** They heard high-pitched cries **in the middle of the night**. **Answer:** The answer *adverb* is correct. **Explanation:** In this sentence, the prepositional phrase *in the middle of the night* acts as an adverb because it modifies the verb *heard*. 8\. Megan believed that **dreaming about grapes** meant that she was destined to own a vineyard. subject complement object predicate adjective adverb ## Good work! **Question:** Megan believed that **dreaming about grapes** meant that she was destined to own a vineyard. **Answer:** The answer *subject* is correct. **Explanation:** In this sentence, the [gerund phrase](verbals#gerundphrase) *dreaming about grapes* acts as the [subject](subject-and-predicate#subject) of the verb *meant*. ## Oops! **Question:** Megan believed that **dreaming about grapes** meant that she was destined to own a vineyard. **Answer:** The answer *complement* is not correct. **Explanation:** In this sentence, the [gerund phrase](verbals#gerundphrase) *dreaming about grapes* acts as the [subject](subject-and-predicate#subject) of the verb *meant*. ## Oops! **Question:** Megan believed that **dreaming about grapes** meant that she was destined to own a vineyard. **Answer:** The answer *object* is not correct. **Explanation:** In this sentence, the [gerund phrase](verbals#gerundphrase) *dreaming about grapes* acts as the [subject](subject-and-predicate#subject) of the verb *meant*. ## Oops! **Question:** Megan believed that **dreaming about grapes** meant that she was destined to own a vineyard. **Answer:** The answer *predicate* is not correct. **Explanation:** In this sentence, the [gerund phrase](verbals#gerundphrase) *dreaming about grapes* acts as the [subject](subject-and-predicate#subject) of the verb *meant*. ## Oops! **Question:** Megan believed that **dreaming about grapes** meant that she was destined to own a vineyard. **Answer:** The answer *adjective* is not correct. **Explanation:** In this sentence, the [gerund phrase](verbals#gerundphrase) *dreaming about grapes* acts as the [subject](subject-and-predicate#subject) of the verb *meant*. ## Oops! **Question:** Megan believed that **dreaming about grapes** meant that she was destined to own a vineyard. **Answer:** The answer *adverb* is not correct. **Explanation:** In this sentence, the [gerund phrase](verbals#gerundphrase) *dreaming about grapes* acts as the [subject](subject-and-predicate#subject) of the verb *meant*. 9\. The septuagenarian **woken from his sleep by the burglar alarm** knocked a bowl of potato chips off his lap. subject complement object predicate adjective adverb ## Oops! **Question:** The septuagenarian **woken from his sleep by the burglar alarm** knocked a bowl of potato chips off his lap. **Answer:** The answer *subject* is not correct. **Explanation:** In this [sentence](subject-and-predicate#sentence), the [past participle](verbals#pastparticiple) [phrase](building-phrases#bldphr) *woken from his sleep by the burglar alarm* acts as an adjective because it modifies the noun phrase *the septuagenarian*. ## Oops! **Question:** The septuagenarian **woken from his sleep by the burglar alarm** knocked a bowl of potato chips off his lap. **Answer:** The answer *complement* is not correct. **Explanation:** In this [sentence](subject-and-predicate#sentence), the [past participle](verbals#pastparticiple) [phrase](building-phrases#bldphr) *woken from his sleep by the burglar alarm* acts as an adjective because it modifies the noun phrase *the septuagenarian*. ## Oops! **Question:** The septuagenarian **woken from his sleep by the burglar alarm** knocked a bowl of potato chips off his lap. **Answer:** The answer *object* is not correct. **Explanation:** In this [sentence](subject-and-predicate#sentence), the [past participle](verbals#pastparticiple) [phrase](building-phrases#bldphr) *woken from his sleep by the burglar alarm* acts as an adjective because it modifies the noun phrase *the septuagenarian*. ## Oops! **Question:** The septuagenarian **woken from his sleep by the burglar alarm** knocked a bowl of potato chips off his lap. **Answer:** The answer *predicate* is not correct. **Explanation:** In this [sentence](subject-and-predicate#sentence), the [past participle](verbals#pastparticiple) [phrase](building-phrases#bldphr) *woken from his sleep by the burglar alarm* acts as an adjective because it modifies the noun phrase *the septuagenarian*. ## Good work! **Question:** The septuagenarian **woken from his sleep by the burglar alarm** knocked a bowl of potato chips off his lap. **Answer:** The answer *adjective* is correct. **Explanation:** In this [sentence](subject-and-predicate#sentence), the [past participle](verbals#pastparticiple) [phrase](building-phrases#bldphr) *woken from his sleep by the burglar alarm* acts as an adjective because it modifies the noun phrase *the septuagenarian*. ## Oops! **Question:** The septuagenarian **woken from his sleep by the burglar alarm** knocked a bowl of potato chips off his lap. **Answer:** The answer *adverb* is not correct. **Explanation:** In this [sentence](subject-and-predicate#sentence), the [past participle](verbals#pastparticiple) [phrase](building-phrases#bldphr) *woken from his sleep by the burglar alarm* acts as an adjective because it modifies the noun phrase *the septuagenarian*. 10\. The reporter consulted a number of published accounts **before interviewing the senator**. subject complement object predicate adjective adverb ## Oops! **Question:** The reporter consulted a number of published accounts **before interviewing the senator**. **Answer:** The answer *subject* is not correct. **Explanation:** The prepositional phrase *before interviewing the senator* acts as an adverb because it modifies the verb *consulted*. ## Oops! **Question:** The reporter consulted a number of published accounts **before interviewing the senator**. **Answer:** The answer *complement* is not correct. **Explanation:** The prepositional phrase *before interviewing the senator* acts as an adverb because it modifies the verb *consulted*. ## Oops! **Question:** The reporter consulted a number of published accounts **before interviewing the senator**. **Answer:** The answer *object* is not correct. **Explanation:** The prepositional phrase *before interviewing the senator* acts as an adverb because it modifies the verb *consulted*. ## Oops! **Question:** The reporter consulted a number of published accounts **before interviewing the senator**. **Answer:** The answer *predicate* is not correct. **Explanation:** The prepositional phrase *before interviewing the senator* acts as an adverb because it modifies the verb *consulted*. ## Oops! **Question:** The reporter consulted a number of published accounts **before interviewing the senator**. **Answer:** The answer *adjective* is not correct. **Explanation:** The prepositional phrase *before interviewing the senator* acts as an adverb because it modifies the verb *consulted*. ## Good work! **Question:** The reporter consulted a number of published accounts **before interviewing the senator**. **Answer:** The answer *adverb* is correct. **Explanation:** The prepositional phrase *before interviewing the senator* acts as an adverb because it modifies the verb *consulted*. 11\. The bar was full of **patiently waiting** customers. subject complement object predicate adjective adverb ## Oops! **Question:** The bar was full of **patiently waiting** customers. **Answer:** The answer *subject* is not correct. **Explanation:** In this sentence, the [present participle](verbals#presentparticiple) phrase *patiently waiting* acts as an adjective because it modifies the noun *customers*. ## Oops! **Question:** The bar was full of **patiently waiting** customers. **Answer:** The answer *complement* is not correct. **Explanation:** In this sentence, the [present participle](verbals#presentparticiple) phrase *patiently waiting* acts as an adjective because it modifies the noun *customers*. ## Oops! **Question:** The bar was full of **patiently waiting** customers. **Answer:** The answer *object* is not correct. **Explanation:** In this sentence, the [present participle](verbals#presentparticiple) phrase *patiently waiting* acts as an adjective because it modifies the noun *customers*. ## Oops! **Question:** The bar was full of **patiently waiting** customers. **Answer:** The answer *predicate* is not correct. **Explanation:** In this sentence, the [present participle](verbals#presentparticiple) phrase *patiently waiting* acts as an adjective because it modifies the noun *customers*. ## Good work! **Question:** The bar was full of **patiently waiting** customers. **Answer:** The answer *adjective* is correct. **Explanation:** In this sentence, the [present participle](verbals#presentparticiple) phrase *patiently waiting* acts as an adjective because it modifies the noun *customers*. ## Oops! **Question:** The bar was full of **patiently waiting** customers. **Answer:** The answer *adverb* is not correct. **Explanation:** In this sentence, the [present participle](verbals#presentparticiple) phrase *patiently waiting* acts as an adjective because it modifies the noun *customers*. 12\. Joe and Bridget were arguing **in a heated manner**. subject complement object predicate adjective adverb ## Oops! **Question:** Joe and Bridget were arguing **in a heated manner**. **Answer:** The answer *subject* is not correct. **Explanation:** In this sentence, the prepositional phrase *in a heated manner* functions as an adverb because it modifies the [compound verb](compound-verbs#verbcmp) *were arguing*. ## Oops! **Question:** Joe and Bridget were arguing **in a heated manner**. **Answer:** The answer *complement* is not correct. **Explanation:** In this sentence, the prepositional phrase *in a heated manner* functions as an adverb because it modifies the [compound verb](compound-verbs#verbcmp) *were arguing*. ## Oops! **Question:** Joe and Bridget were arguing **in a heated manner**. **Answer:** The answer *object* is not correct. **Explanation:** In this sentence, the prepositional phrase *in a heated manner* functions as an adverb because it modifies the [compound verb](compound-verbs#verbcmp) *were arguing*. ## Oops! **Question:** Joe and Bridget were arguing **in a heated manner**. **Answer:** The answer *predicate* is not correct. **Explanation:** In this sentence, the prepositional phrase *in a heated manner* functions as an adverb because it modifies the [compound verb](compound-verbs#verbcmp) *were arguing*. ## Oops! **Question:** Joe and Bridget were arguing **in a heated manner**. **Answer:** The answer *adjective* is not correct. **Explanation:** In this sentence, the prepositional phrase *in a heated manner* functions as an adverb because it modifies the [compound verb](compound-verbs#verbcmp) *were arguing*. ## Good work! **Question:** Joe and Bridget were arguing **in a heated manner**. **Answer:** The answer *adverb* is correct. **Explanation:** In this sentence, the prepositional phrase *in a heated manner* functions as an adverb because it modifies the [compound verb](compound-verbs#verbcmp) *were arguing*. 13\. The committee gave **our neighbourhood association** an award for tree planting. subject complement object predicate adjective adverb ## Oops! **Question:** The committee gave **our neighbourhood association** an award for tree planting. **Answer:** The answer *subject* is not correct. **Explanation:** In this sentence, the noun phrase *our neighbourhood association* acts as the [indirect object](objects-and-complements#indirectobject) of the verb *gave*. ## Oops! **Question:** The committee gave **our neighbourhood association** an award for tree planting. **Answer:** The answer *complement* is not correct. **Explanation:** In this sentence, the noun phrase *our neighbourhood association* acts as the [indirect object](objects-and-complements#indirectobject) of the verb *gave*. ## Good work! **Question:** The committee gave **our neighbourhood association** an award for tree planting. **Answer:** The answer *object* is correct. **Explanation:** In this sentence, the noun phrase *our neighbourhood association* acts as the [indirect object](objects-and-complements#indirectobject) of the verb *gave*. ## Oops! **Question:** The committee gave **our neighbourhood association** an award for tree planting. **Answer:** The answer *predicate* is not correct. **Explanation:** In this sentence, the noun phrase *our neighbourhood association* acts as the [indirect object](objects-and-complements#indirectobject) of the verb *gave*. ## Oops! **Question:** The committee gave **our neighbourhood association** an award for tree planting. **Answer:** The answer *adjective* is not correct. **Explanation:** In this sentence, the noun phrase *our neighbourhood association* acts as the [indirect object](objects-and-complements#indirectobject) of the verb *gave*. ## Oops! **Question:** The committee gave **our neighbourhood association** an award for tree planting. **Answer:** The answer *adverb* is not correct. **Explanation:** In this sentence, the noun phrase *our neighbourhood association* acts as the [indirect object](objects-and-complements#indirectobject) of the verb *gave*. 14\. Nothing you tell me **will persuade me to get into a canoe with you**. subject complement object predicate adjective adverb ## Oops! **Question:** Nothing you tell me **will persuade me to get into a canoe with you**. **Answer:** The answer *subject* is not correct. **Explanation:** The verb phrase *will persuade me to get into a canoe with you* functions as the predicate of the sentence. ## Oops! **Question:** Nothing you tell me **will persuade me to get into a canoe with you**. **Answer:** The answer *complement* is not correct. **Explanation:** The verb phrase *will persuade me to get into a canoe with you* functions as the predicate of the sentence. ## Oops! **Question:** Nothing you tell me **will persuade me to get into a canoe with you**. **Answer:** The answer *object* is not correct. **Explanation:** The verb phrase *will persuade me to get into a canoe with you* functions as the predicate of the sentence. ## Good work! **Question:** Nothing you tell me **will persuade me to get into a canoe with you**. **Answer:** The answer *predicate* is correct. **Explanation:** The verb phrase *will persuade me to get into a canoe with you* functions as the predicate of the sentence. ## Oops! **Question:** Nothing you tell me **will persuade me to get into a canoe with you**. **Answer:** The answer *adjective* is not correct. **Explanation:** The verb phrase *will persuade me to get into a canoe with you* functions as the predicate of the sentence. ## Oops! **Question:** Nothing you tell me **will persuade me to get into a canoe with you**. **Answer:** The answer *adverb* is not correct. **Explanation:** The verb phrase *will persuade me to get into a canoe with you* functions as the predicate of the sentence. 15\. The staff elected Wilkins **Employee of the Month**. subject complement object predicate adjective adverb ## Oops! **Question:** The staff elected Wilkins **Employee of the Month**. **Answer:** The answer *subject* is not correct. **Explanation:** In this sentence, the noun phrase *Employee of the Month* is the [object complement](objects-and-complements#objcom) of the direct object *Wilkins*. ## Good work! **Question:** The staff elected Wilkins **Employee of the Month**. **Answer:** The answer *complement* is correct. **Explanation:** In this sentence, the noun phrase *Employee of the Month* is the [object complement](objects-and-complements#objcom) of the direct object *Wilkins*. ## Oops! **Question:** The staff elected Wilkins **Employee of the Month**. **Answer:** The answer *object* is not correct. **Explanation:** In this sentence, the noun phrase *Employee of the Month* is the [object complement](objects-and-complements#objcom) of the direct object *Wilkins*. ## Oops! **Question:** The staff elected Wilkins **Employee of the Month**. **Answer:** The answer *predicate* is not correct. **Explanation:** In this sentence, the noun phrase *Employee of the Month* is the [object complement](objects-and-complements#objcom) of the direct object *Wilkins*. ## Oops! **Question:** The staff elected Wilkins **Employee of the Month**. **Answer:** The answer *adjective* is not correct. **Explanation:** In this sentence, the noun phrase *Employee of the Month* is the [object complement](objects-and-complements#objcom) of the direct object *Wilkins*. ## Oops! **Question:** The staff elected Wilkins **Employee of the Month**. **Answer:** The answer *adverb* is not correct. **Explanation:** In this sentence, the noun phrase *Employee of the Month* is the [object complement](objects-and-complements#objcom) of the direct object *Wilkins*. 16\. When she was a young woman, Bridget earned her living **as a coal miner**. subject complement object predicate adjective adverb ## Oops! **Question:** When she was a young woman, Bridget earned her living **as a coal miner**. **Answer:** The answer *subject* is not correct. **Explanation:** In this sentence, the prepositional phrase *as a coal miner* acts as an adverb describing how the subject earned her living. ## Oops! **Question:** When she was a young woman, Bridget earned her living **as a coal miner**. **Answer:** The answer *complement* is not correct. **Explanation:** In this sentence, the prepositional phrase *as a coal miner* acts as an adverb describing how the subject earned her living. ## Oops! **Question:** When she was a young woman, Bridget earned her living **as a coal miner**. **Answer:** The answer *object* is not correct. **Explanation:** In this sentence, the prepositional phrase *as a coal miner* acts as an adverb describing how the subject earned her living. ## Oops! **Question:** When she was a young woman, Bridget earned her living **as a coal miner**. **Answer:** The answer *predicate* is not correct. **Explanation:** In this sentence, the prepositional phrase *as a coal miner* acts as an adverb describing how the subject earned her living. ## Oops! **Question:** When she was a young woman, Bridget earned her living **as a coal miner**. **Answer:** The answer *adjective* is not correct. **Explanation:** In this sentence, the prepositional phrase *as a coal miner* acts as an adverb describing how the subject earned her living. ## Good work! **Question:** When she was a young woman, Bridget earned her living **as a coal miner**. **Answer:** The answer *adverb* is correct. **Explanation:** In this sentence, the prepositional phrase *as a coal miner* acts as an adverb describing how the subject earned her living. 17\. According to the chart, **making supper** is Richard’s job and washing the dishes is Zoe’s. subject complement object predicate adjective adverb ## Good work! **Question:** According to the chart, **making supper** is Richard’s job and washing the dishes is Zoe’s. **Answer:** The answer *subject* is correct. **Explanation:** In this sentence, the gerund phrase *making supper* is the subject of the [linking verb](linking-verbs#link) *is*. ## Oops! **Question:** According to the chart, **making supper** is Richard’s job and washing the dishes is Zoe’s. **Answer:** The answer *complement* is not correct. **Explanation:** In this sentence, the gerund phrase *making supper* is the subject of the [linking verb](linking-verbs#link) *is*. ## Oops! **Question:** According to the chart, **making supper** is Richard’s job and washing the dishes is Zoe’s. **Answer:** The answer *object* is not correct. **Explanation:** In this sentence, the gerund phrase *making supper* is the subject of the [linking verb](linking-verbs#link) *is*. ## Oops! **Question:** According to the chart, **making supper** is Richard’s job and washing the dishes is Zoe’s. **Answer:** The answer *predicate* is not correct. **Explanation:** In this sentence, the gerund phrase *making supper* is the subject of the [linking verb](linking-verbs#link) *is*. ## Oops! **Question:** According to the chart, **making supper** is Richard’s job and washing the dishes is Zoe’s. **Answer:** The answer *adjective* is not correct. **Explanation:** In this sentence, the gerund phrase *making supper* is the subject of the [linking verb](linking-verbs#link) *is*. ## Oops! **Question:** According to the chart, **making supper** is Richard’s job and washing the dishes is Zoe’s. **Answer:** The answer *adverb* is not correct. **Explanation:** In this sentence, the gerund phrase *making supper* is the subject of the [linking verb](linking-verbs#link) *is*. 18\. The septuagenarian woken from his sleep by the burglar alarm knocked a bowl of potato chips **off his lap**. subject complement object predicate adjective adverb ## Oops! **Question:** The septuagenarian woken from his sleep by the burglar alarm knocked a bowl of potato chips **off his lap**. **Answer:** The answer *subject* is not correct. **Explanation:** In this sentence, the prepositional phrase *off his lap* functions as an adverb modifying the verb *knocked*. ## Oops! **Question:** The septuagenarian woken from his sleep by the burglar alarm knocked a bowl of potato chips **off his lap**. **Answer:** The answer *complement* is not correct. **Explanation:** In this sentence, the prepositional phrase *off his lap* functions as an adverb modifying the verb *knocked*. ## Oops! **Question:** The septuagenarian woken from his sleep by the burglar alarm knocked a bowl of potato chips **off his lap**. **Answer:** The answer *object* is not correct. **Explanation:** In this sentence, the prepositional phrase *off his lap* functions as an adverb modifying the verb *knocked*. ## Oops! **Question:** The septuagenarian woken from his sleep by the burglar alarm knocked a bowl of potato chips **off his lap**. **Answer:** The answer *predicate* is not correct. **Explanation:** In this sentence, the prepositional phrase *off his lap* functions as an adverb modifying the verb *knocked*. ## Oops! **Question:** The septuagenarian woken from his sleep by the burglar alarm knocked a bowl of potato chips **off his lap**. **Answer:** The answer *adjective* is not correct. **Explanation:** In this sentence, the prepositional phrase *off his lap* functions as an adverb modifying the verb *knocked*. ## Good work! **Question:** The septuagenarian woken from his sleep by the burglar alarm knocked a bowl of potato chips **off his lap**. **Answer:** The answer *adverb* is correct. **Explanation:** In this sentence, the prepositional phrase *off his lap* functions as an adverb modifying the verb *knocked*. 19\. Thomson was **a landscape painter**. subject complement object predicate adjective adverb ## Oops! **Question:** Thomson was **a landscape painter**. **Answer:** The answer *subject* is not correct. **Explanation:** In this sentence, the noun phrase *a landscape painter* acts as a [subject complement](objects-and-complements#scmplmnt). ## Good work! **Question:** Thomson was **a landscape painter**. **Answer:** The answer *complement* is correct. **Explanation:** In this sentence, the noun phrase *a landscape painter* acts as a [subject complement](objects-and-complements#scmplmnt). ## Oops! **Question:** Thomson was **a landscape painter**. **Answer:** The answer *object* is not correct. **Explanation:** In this sentence, the noun phrase *a landscape painter* acts as a [subject complement](objects-and-complements#scmplmnt). ## Oops! **Question:** Thomson was **a landscape painter**. **Answer:** The answer *predicate* is not correct. **Explanation:** In this sentence, the noun phrase *a landscape painter* acts as a [subject complement](objects-and-complements#scmplmnt). ## Oops! **Question:** Thomson was **a landscape painter**. **Answer:** The answer *adjective* is not correct. **Explanation:** In this sentence, the noun phrase *a landscape painter* acts as a [subject complement](objects-and-complements#scmplmnt). ## Oops! **Question:** Thomson was **a landscape painter**. **Answer:** The answer *adverb* is not correct. **Explanation:** In this sentence, the noun phrase *a landscape painter* acts as a [subject complement](objects-and-complements#scmplmnt). 20\. **During the winter** the smell of woodsmoke drifts through the neighbourhood. subject complement object predicate adjective adverb ## Oops! **Question:** **During the winter** the smell of woodsmoke drifts through the neighbourhood. **Answer:** The answer *subject* is not correct. **Explanation:** The prepositional phrase *during the winter* acts as an adverb modifying the verb *drifts*. ## Oops! **Question:** **During the winter** the smell of woodsmoke drifts through the neighbourhood. **Answer:** The answer *complement* is not correct. **Explanation:** The prepositional phrase *during the winter* acts as an adverb modifying the verb *drifts*. ## Oops! **Question:** **During the winter** the smell of woodsmoke drifts through the neighbourhood. **Answer:** The answer *object* is not correct. **Explanation:** The prepositional phrase *during the winter* acts as an adverb modifying the verb *drifts*. ## Oops! **Question:** **During the winter** the smell of woodsmoke drifts through the neighbourhood. **Answer:** The answer *predicate* is not correct. **Explanation:** The prepositional phrase *during the winter* acts as an adverb modifying the verb *drifts*. ## Oops! **Question:** **During the winter** the smell of woodsmoke drifts through the neighbourhood. **Answer:** The answer *adjective* is not correct. **Explanation:** The prepositional phrase *during the winter* acts as an adverb modifying the verb *drifts*. ## Good work! **Question:** **During the winter** the smell of woodsmoke drifts through the neighbourhood. **Answer:** The answer *adverb* is correct. **Explanation:** The prepositional phrase *during the winter* acts as an adverb modifying the verb *drifts*. 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