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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: ● ● ● ● ● ● ● 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. ● ● ● ● ● ● 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. __________________________