English Grammar Quiz Of Objects And Subjects Complements
Do you thing you have a good grip over English grammar? Take this English Grammar quiz of direct and indirect objects and subject complements such as predicate nominatives and predicate adjectives to gain conceptual clarity. The purpose of this medium size test is to provide you with a short practice session on these topics, and there is no time limit to finish this test, so take your time and learn. If you like the quiz, share it with your friends. All the best!
Questions and Answers
- 1.
These envelopes are small. What is the word small?
- A.
Predicate Adjectives
- B.
Predicate Nominatives
- C.
Indirect Object
- D.
Direct Object
Correct Answer
A. Predicate AdjectivesExplanation
The word "small" in this sentence is functioning as a predicate adjective. Predicate adjectives are adjectives that come after a linking verb and describe the subject of the sentence. In this case, "small" is describing the envelopes, indicating their size.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Identify the subject in this sentence: The baby is sleeping peacefully.
- A.
The babyy
- B.
Sleeping
- C.
Peacefully
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
A. The babyyExplanation
The subject in the sentence "The baby is sleeping peacefully" is "The baby". The subject is the noun or pronoun that performs the action or is being described in the sentence. In this case, the baby is the one who is sleeping peacefully.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Identify the predicate My parents are discussing their vacation plans
- A.
My parent
- B.
Vacation plans
- C.
Are discussing their vacation plans
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
C. Are discussing their vacation plansExplanation
The predicate in the given sentence is "are discussing their vacation plans." The predicate is the part of the sentence that includes the verb and describes the action or state of the subject, which in this case is "My parents." It indicates that the subject is engaged in the activity of discussing their vacation plans.Rate this question:
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- 4.
You will not grant the soldier immunity What are the words the soldier?
- A.
Direct Object
- B.
Predicate Nominatives
- C.
Indirect Object
- D.
Predicate Adjectives
Correct Answer
C. Indirect ObjectExplanation
The correct answer is "Indirect Object." In this sentence, the soldier is receiving the action of not granting immunity. The soldier is the recipient of the action, making it the indirect object.Rate this question:
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- 5.
I will offer the nurses better pay: The nurse is the direct object.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The given statement is false because the nurse is not the direct object in the sentence. The subject "I" is the one offering something to the nurses, making them the indirect object. The direct object would be the thing being offered, but it is not mentioned in the given statement.Rate this question:
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- 6.
During the heatwave, dehydration became a threat for active citizens. What is the word threat?
- A.
Predicate Adjective
- B.
Predicate Nominative
- C.
Indirect Object
- D.
Direct Object
Correct Answer
B. Predicate NominativeExplanation
In this sentence, the word "threat" is functioning as a predicate nominative. It renames or identifies the subject "dehydration" and is connected to it by the linking verb "became."Rate this question:
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- 7.
Can you write the clerk a check for the groceries? "Groceries" is...
- A.
Direct Object
- B.
Indirect Object
- C.
Predicate Nominative
- D.
None of the Above
Correct Answer
D. None of the AboveExplanation
The word "groceries" in the sentence does not function as a direct object, indirect object, or predicate nominative. It is the object of the preposition "for" and is not directly related to the action of writing a check. Therefore, the correct answer is "None of the Above".Rate this question:
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- 8.
After class, Randall will give the students their papers. "Students" is the...
- A.
Direct Object
- B.
Indirect Object
Correct Answer
B. Indirect ObjectExplanation
In this sentence, "students" is the recipient of the action of giving. The verb "give" is being performed by Randall, and the students are the ones receiving the papers. Therefore, "students" functions as the indirect object in this sentence.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Predicate nominative come?
- A.
After linking verb
- B.
Before linking verb
- C.
Before direct verb
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
A. After linking verbExplanation
A predicate nominative is a noun or pronoun that follows a linking verb and renames or identifies the subject of the sentence. In this case, the question is asking where the predicate nominative should come in a sentence. The correct answer is "After linking verb" because the predicate nominative typically comes after the linking verb.Rate this question:
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- 10.
The indirect object always comes after the words from or to.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The given statement is false. The indirect object does not always come after the words "from" or "to". In English grammar, the indirect object typically comes before the direct object. For example, in the sentence "I gave her a book", "her" is the indirect object and "a book" is the direct object. The word order here is subject-verb-indirect object-direct object.Rate this question:
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- 11.
The direct object comes before the indirect object.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
In English grammar, the indirect object typically comes before the direct object. The indirect object is the recipient of the direct object and answers the question "to whom" or "for whom" the action is done. For example, in the sentence "She gave me a book," "me" is the indirect object and "a book" is the direct object. Therefore, the correct answer is false.Rate this question:
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- 12.
A direct object can be in the same sentence as a predicate nominative.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
A direct object and a predicate nominative cannot be in the same sentence. A direct object is a noun or pronoun that receives the action of the verb, while a predicate nominative is a noun or pronoun that renames or identifies the subject of the sentence. These two grammatical elements serve different roles in a sentence, and therefore cannot coexist in the same sentence.Rate this question:
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- 13.
A direct objective:
- A.
Can be in the same sentence as predicate nominative
- B.
Can not be in the same sentence as predicate nominative
- C.
Is always is always in the same sentence as predicate nominative
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
A. Can be in the same sentence as predicate nominativeExplanation
The correct answer is that a direct objective can be in the same sentence as a predicate nominative. This means that the direct object, which is the noun or pronoun that receives the action of the verb, can coexist in the same sentence with a predicate nominative, which is a noun or pronoun that renames or identifies the subject of the sentence. This suggests that both the direct object and the predicate nominative can occur together in a sentence, providing additional information about the subject.Rate this question:
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- 14.
In a sentence, there can be an indirect object and no direct object.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
This statement is incorrect. In a sentence, there can be a direct object without an indirect object, but there cannot be an indirect object without a direct object. An indirect object is a noun or pronoun that receives the direct object and answers the question "to whom" or "for whom" the action is done. Therefore, a direct object is necessary for an indirect object to exist in a sentence.Rate this question:
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- 15.
How many direct objects can be there in a sentence?
- A.
One
- B.
Not more than
- C.
No fixed number
- D.
Always more than 1
Correct Answer
A. OneExplanation
In a sentence, there can be only one direct object. A direct object is a noun or pronoun that receives the action of the verb directly. It answers the question "whom" or "what" after the verb. Having more than one direct object in a sentence would make it confusing and grammatically incorrect. Therefore, the correct answer is "One."Rate this question:
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