Download Review of Terms -Predicate Noun A predicate noun is a single noun

Review of Terms
-Predicate Noun
A predicate noun is a single noun or a noun phrase that renames the subject of a sentence and follows a form of the
verb “to be” or another linking verb. Forms of the verb “to be” include:
is, was, am, are, be, being, been, has been, may be, and were
Other verbs that may be linking verbs or action verbs include:
smell, taste, feel, sound, grow, seem, remain, become, continue, appear, turn, and stay
Examples of sentences with the predicate nouns underlined are:
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Mr. Smith is ​a doctor​.
My son became ​a professional soccer player​.
Mary Smith may be ​our next president​.
J. K. Rowling is ​an excellent author​.
Wind turbines are ​an alternative source of power​.
Pavarotti was ​a great singer​.
For the next twenty years, we remained ​friends​.
-Object of the Preposition
A preposition is always followed by a noun (or pronoun) called the Object of the preposition.
In the following examples, preposition is ​underlined​ and Object of the Preposition is shown in ​color​.
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This is one small step ​for​ a ​man​, one giant leap ​for​ ​mankind​.
Today we talked ​about​ ​Shakespeare​.
Mike was pointing ​to​ a glowing ​object​ ​beneath​ the ​sea​.
Authorities have warned planes to avoid the airspace ​near​ the raging ​volcano​.
I watch cars passing ​over​ the ​bridge​, moving ​above​ the ​trees​ and ​houses​.
Are those candies ​on​ the ​table​ ​for​ the ​kids​?
-Direct & Indirect Objects
There are two types of objects: ​direct​ and ​indirect objects:
Direct object
A direct object answers the question ​"what?" or "whom?"
Examples:
● David ​repaired​ ​his car ​→​ his car ​is the ​direct object​ of the verb ​repaired.​ ( What did David repair?​)
● He ​invited ​Mary​ to the party ​→​ Mary ​is the ​direct object​ of the verb ​invited​. (Whom did he invite?)
Indirect Object
An indirect object answers the question ​"to whom?", "for whom?", "for what?"...
An indirect object is the recipient of the direct object, or an otherwise affected participant in the event. There must be
a direct object for an indirect object to be placed in a sentence. In other words an indirect object cannot exist without
a direct object.
Examples:
● They sent him a postcard - ​him​ is the ​indirect object​ of the verb ​sent. (To whom ​did they send a postcard?)
● He bought his son a bike - ​his son ​is the ​indirect object​ of the verb ​bought​. (​For whom​ did he buy a bike?)
More Gerund & Gerund Phrase Practice
Find each ​gerund​ in the following sentences. Is the gerund used as a subject? A direct object?
The object of a preposition? A predicate noun? Some sentences will not have a gerund. Write
the gerund, how it functions, or if the sentence doesn’t have a gerund, write, “no gerund.”
Ex: Do you enjoy fishing? Fishing - direct object
1. Fishing is fun for me. _____________________
2. I exercise every day by swimming. ______________________
3. My other favorite activity is reading. _____________________
4. My friend and I are dancing in the talent show tonight. __________________
5. Of all my hobbies, I care most about writing. _________________
6. What is your most interesting hobby? ____________________
7. Walking and running are my favorite outdoor activities. _________________
8. Reading about distant cities can be fun. __________________
9. Many people get exercise by running. ___________________
10. Running shoes and clothes are available at many stores. _________________
11. My best friend, a very fun girl, likes skating. _____________________
12. For some, only traveling can be considered a hobby. _____________________
Find each ​gerund phrase​ in the following sentences. Is the gerund used as a subject? A direct
object? The object of a preposition? A predicate noun? Some sentences will not have a gerund.
Underline the gerund phrase and write on the blank how it functions.
1. Do you believe in practicing before a game? _________________________
2. Playing hockey is a national pastime. ________________________
3. The problem is finding enough participants. ______________________
4. Loud laughing disturbs her greatly. ______________________________
5. She excels at introducing a speaker. _____________________________
6. They gave Mary’s acting the blame for the failure of the production. __________________
7. Fasting once a week provides the body with a chance to renew itself. _______________
8. His preoccupation became helping those in need. ________________________
9. Richard hates getting up in the morning. _________________________
10. He tried teaching his dog a new trick. __________________________