Complements And Random Trivia
Direct and Indirect Objects; Predicate Nominative and Predicate Adjectives; Trivia
Questions and Answers
- 1.
The most important part of a sentence is the _____?
- A.
Subject
- B.
Verb
- C.
Direct object
- D.
Indirect object
Correct Answer
B. VerbExplanation
The most important part of a sentence is the verb. The verb is the action or state of being in a sentence and it is essential for conveying meaning and expressing the relationship between the subject and the rest of the sentence. Without a verb, a sentence would lack a main action or assertion, making it incomplete or unclear. Therefore, the verb plays a crucial role in constructing a grammatically correct and meaningful sentence.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Who won the BCS National Championship in January 2014?
- A.
Florida
- B.
Florida State
- C.
Alabama
- D.
Auburn
Correct Answer
B. Florida StateExplanation
Florida State won the BCS National Championship in January 2014.Rate this question:
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- 3.
What is the most popular preposition?
- A.
Of
- B.
To
- C.
In
- D.
At
Correct Answer
A. OfExplanation
"Of" is considered the most popular preposition because it is commonly used to indicate possession, origin, or relationship between things. It is used to show belonging, such as "the book of John," or to indicate material, like "a cup made of glass." Additionally, "of" is used in expressions like "a friend of mine" or "the capital of France." Its versatility and frequent usage make it the most popular preposition.Rate this question:
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- 4.
What is the name of the current bachelor on The Bachelor?
- A.
Juan Pablo
- B.
Juan Valdez
- C.
Jake Pavelka
- D.
Jake Ryan
Correct Answer
A. Juan PabloExplanation
Juan Pablo is the correct answer because he is currently the bachelor on the show "The Bachelor". The other options, Juan Valdez, Jake Pavelka, and Jake Ryan, are not the current bachelor on the show.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Santa gave the family Christmas jammies this year. The underlined word is a
- A.
Direct object
- B.
Indirect object
- C.
Predicate nominative
- D.
Predicate adjective
Correct Answer
B. Indirect objectExplanation
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kjoUjOHjPIRate this question:
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- 6.
I could have been a contender. The underlined word is a
- A.
Direct object
- B.
Indirect object
- C.
Predicate nominative
- D.
Predicate adjective
Correct Answer
C. Predicate nominativeExplanation
The underlined word "contender" is a predicate nominative. In this sentence, "I" is the subject and "could have been" is the verb phrase. The predicate nominative renames or identifies the subject, in this case, "I." It is used to complete the meaning of the verb phrase and functions as a noun.Rate this question:
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- 7.
What movie is the previous question from
- A.
The Contender
- B.
On the Waterfront
- C.
The Godfather
- D.
Rocky 3
Correct Answer
B. On the WaterfrontExplanation
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QsNXd57PpwRate this question:
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- 8.
Where did Tom Brady go to college?
- A.
Michigan State
- B.
Michigan
- C.
Purdue
- D.
Ohio State
Correct Answer
B. MichiganExplanation
Tom Brady attended the University of Michigan for his college education.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Tom Brady wears Uggs on cold days in New England. The underlined word is a
- A.
Direct object
- B.
Indirect object
- C.
Predicate nominative
- D.
Predicate adjective
Correct Answer
A. Direct objectExplanation
In this sentence, "wears" is the verb and "Uggs" is the direct object. The direct object is the noun or pronoun that receives the action of the verb. In this case, Tom Brady is performing the action of wearing, and the item he is wearing is Uggs. Therefore, "Uggs" is the direct object in this sentence.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Marty Walsh, the new mayor of Boston, is Irish-American. The underlined word is a
- A.
Direct object
- B.
Indirect object
- C.
Predicate nominative
- D.
Predicate adjective
Correct Answer
D. Predicate adjectiveExplanation
The underlined word "Irish-American" describes the subject "Marty Walsh" and provides additional information about his nationality and heritage. It functions as a predicate adjective because it modifies the subject and follows a linking verb "is."Rate this question:
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