Question 1

Every summer Susie goes to the seashore, where she collects $\underline{\text { seashells }}$ .
A)subject
B)predicate
C)indirect object
D)direct object
E)modifier

Accepted Answer

The word "seashells" is the direct object of the verb "collects," as it is the thing being collected by Susie.

Question 2

The letter carrier has been delivering the mail $\underline{\text { for twenty years. }}$
A)subject
B)predicate
C)indirect object
D)direct object
E)modifier

Accepted Answer

The phrase "for twenty years" modifies the verb "has been delivering" by specifying the duration of the action, making it a modifier.

Question 3

As the band walked to work, Elwood $\underline{\text { composed }}$ a song called "Cadillac Blues."
A)subject
B)predicate
C)indirect object
D)direct object
E)modifier

Accepted Answer

The predicate of a sentence includes the verb and provides information about the subject. In this case, "composed a song called 'Cadillac Blues'" is the predicate, as it describes what Elwood did.

Question 4

I know that is a sure $\underline{\text { bet} }$ , but I am not a betting person.
A)subject
B)predicate
C)indirect object
D)direct object
E)complement

Accepted Answer

The answer of I know that is a sure \(\underline{\text...

Question 5

When you see Shane, give $\underline{\text { him }}$ my congratulations.
A)subject
B)predicate
C)indirect object
D)direct object
E)modifier

Accepted Answer

In the sentence, "him" is the indirect object because it receives the direct object ("my congratulations") indirectly through the action of the verb "give."

Question 6

Jacob misplaced the gifts that $\underline{\text { he} }$ had bought for his son.
A)subject
B)predicate
C)indirect object
D)direct object
E)complement

Accepted Answer

The word "he" is the subject of the clause because it is the doer of the action, which in this case is misplacing the gifts.

Question 7

To succeed in university, a student should study hard, $\underline{\text { manage }}$ time well, and be organized.
A)subject
B)predicate
C)indirect object
D)direct object
E)modifier

Accepted Answer

The word "manage" serves as the predicate in this sentence, as it is the main verb that describes the action the subject (a student) should take.

Question 8

After working four weekends in a row, I $\underline{\text { celebrated }}$ freedom with dinner and a movie.
A)subject
B)predicate
C)indirect object
D)direct object
E)modifier

Accepted Answer

The word "celebrated" is part of the predicate in the sentence, which tells what the subject (in this case, implied "I") did.

Question 9

The Federal government must protect $\underline{\text { Medicare} }$ .
A)subject
B)predicate
C)indirect object
D)direct object
E)complement

Accepted Answer

"11ea7e51_7340_d1ee_9a0a_e1e8c8f5cd04_TB3707_11" is the direct object of the sentence, as it receives the action of the verb "protect."

Question 10

They like to go to classes, but $\underline{\text { they} }$ tend to socialize rather than listen to lectures.
A)subject
B)predicate
C)indirect object
D)direct object
E)modifier

Accepted Answer

The word "they" serves as the subject of the clause because it is the doer of the action (tending to socialize rather than listen to lectures).

Question 11

$\underline{\text { The band} }$ was ready to leave, but the car would not start.
A)subject
B)among, between
C)indirect object
D)direct object
E)complement

Accepted Answer

The phrase "The band" is the subject of the sentence because it is performing the action of being ready to leave.

Question 12

The company offered $\underline{\text { John} }$ a promotion.
A)subject
B)predicate
C)indirect object
D)direct object
E)complement

Accepted Answer

"John" is the indirect object in the sentence because he is the recipient of the promotion, which is the direct object.

Question 13

Teachers appreciate $\underline{\text { students }}$ who exhibit maturity by taking responsibility for their actions.
A)subject
B)predicate
C)indirect object
D)direct object
E)complement

Accepted Answer

The word "students" is the direct object of the verb "appreciate," as it receives the action of the verb.

Question 14

As she prepared to dive, she carefully folded her $\underline{\text { body} }$ in the proper position.
A)subject
B)predicate
C)indirect object
D)direct object
E)modifier

Accepted Answer

The answer of As she prepared to dive, she carefully...

Question 15

When the band heard that the bartender's car wouldn't start, $\underline{\text { they} }$ all laughed.
A)subject
B)predicate
C)indirect object
D)direct object
E)complement

Accepted Answer

The word "they" serves as the subject of the sentence because it refers to the band, the group performing the action (laughing) in the sentence.

Question 16

The $\underline{\text { actor} }$ had only one goal in life; indeed, he wanted only fame.
A)subject
B)predicate
C)indirect object
D)direct object
E)modifier

Accepted Answer

The underlined word "actor" serves as the subject of the sentence because it is the person performing the action or being discussed.

Question 17

The cheerful sounds $\underline{\text { of wind chimes }}$ can alleviate winter depression.
A)subject
B)predicate
C)indirect object
D)direct object
E)modifier

Accepted Answer

The answer of The cheerful sounds \(\underline{\text { of wind...

Question 18

The Lexus, however, started $\underline{\text { easily }}$ and purred like a kitten.
A)subject
B)predicate
C)indirect object
D)direct object
E)modifier

Accepted Answer

The word "easily" modifies the verb "started," describing how the action was performed, making it a modifier.

Question 19

Janice likes yoga because it is fulfilling, relaxing $\underline{\text { exercise} }$ .
A)subject
B)predicate
C)indirect object
D)direct object
E)complement

Accepted Answer

"Exercise" is a complement because it renames the subject "yoga".

Question 20

I enjoy studying grammar; it is $\underline{\text { exciting }}$ .
A)subject
B)predicate
C)indirect object
D)direct object
E)complement

Accepted Answer

The underlined word "exciting" is a subject complement. It describes or renames the subject ("it") and is linked to the subject by a linking verb ("is").

Quiz 2: Functions

Every summer Susie goes to the seashore, where she collects seashells ‾\underline{\text { seashells }} seashells ​ .

The letter carrier has been delivering the mail for twenty years. ‾\underline{\text { for twenty years. }} for twenty years. ​

As the band walked to work, Elwood composed ‾\underline{\text { composed }} composed ​ a song called "Cadillac Blues."

I know that is a sure bet‾\underline{\text { bet} } bet​ , but I am not a betting person.

When you see Shane, give him ‾\underline{\text { him }} him ​ my congratulations.

Jacob misplaced the gifts that he‾\underline{\text { he} } he​ had bought for his son.

To succeed in university, a student should study hard, manage ‾\underline{\text { manage }} manage ​ time well, and be organized.

After working four weekends in a row, I celebrated ‾\underline{\text { celebrated }} celebrated ​ freedom with dinner and a movie.

The Federal government must protect Medicare‾\underline{\text { Medicare} } Medicare​ .

They like to go to classes, but they‾\underline{\text { they} } they​ tend to socialize rather than listen to lectures.

The band‾\underline{\text { The band} } The band​ was ready to leave, but the car would not start.

The company offered John‾\underline{\text { John} } John​ a promotion.

Teachers appreciate students ‾\underline{\text { students }} students ​ who exhibit maturity by taking responsibility for their actions.

As she prepared to dive, she carefully folded her body‾\underline{\text { body} } body​ in the proper position.

When the band heard that the bartender's car wouldn't start, they‾\underline{\text { they} } they​ all laughed.

The actor‾\underline{\text { actor} } actor​ had only one goal in life; indeed, he wanted only fame.

The cheerful sounds of wind chimes ‾\underline{\text { of wind chimes }} of wind chimes ​ can alleviate winter depression.

The Lexus, however, started easily ‾\underline{\text { easily }} easily ​ and purred like a kitten.

Janice likes yoga because it is fulfilling, relaxing exercise‾\underline{\text { exercise} } exercise​ .

I enjoy studying grammar; it is exciting ‾\underline{\text { exciting }} exciting ​ .

Every summer Susie goes to the seashore, where she collects $\underline{\text { seashells }}$ .

The letter carrier has been delivering the mail $\underline{\text { for twenty years. }}$

As the band walked to work, Elwood $\underline{\text { composed }}$ a song called "Cadillac Blues."

I know that is a sure $\underline{\text { bet} }$ , but I am not a betting person.

When you see Shane, give $\underline{\text { him }}$ my congratulations.

Jacob misplaced the gifts that $\underline{\text { he} }$ had bought for his son.

To succeed in university, a student should study hard, $\underline{\text { manage }}$ time well, and be organized.

After working four weekends in a row, I $\underline{\text { celebrated }}$ freedom with dinner and a movie.

The Federal government must protect $\underline{\text { Medicare} }$ .

They like to go to classes, but $\underline{\text { they} }$ tend to socialize rather than listen to lectures.

$\underline{\text { The band} }$ was ready to leave, but the car would not start.

The company offered $\underline{\text { John} }$ a promotion.

Teachers appreciate $\underline{\text { students }}$ who exhibit maturity by taking responsibility for their actions.

As she prepared to dive, she carefully folded her $\underline{\text { body} }$ in the proper position.

When the band heard that the bartender's car wouldn't start, $\underline{\text { they} }$ all laughed.

The $\underline{\text { actor} }$ had only one goal in life; indeed, he wanted only fame.

The cheerful sounds $\underline{\text { of wind chimes }}$ can alleviate winter depression.

The Lexus, however, started $\underline{\text { easily }}$ and purred like a kitten.

Janice likes yoga because it is fulfilling, relaxing $\underline{\text { exercise} }$ .

I enjoy studying grammar; it is $\underline{\text { exciting }}$ .