Deck 2: Functions

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

Answer 1

direct object

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

Answer 2

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

Answer 3

predicate

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

Question 5

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

A)subject
B)predicate
C)indirect object
D)direct object
E)modifier

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

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

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

Question 9

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

A)subject
B)predicate
C)indirect object
D)direct object
E)complement

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

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

Question 12

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

A)subject
B)predicate
C)indirect object
D)direct object
E)complement

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question 20

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

A)subject
B)predicate
C)indirect object
D)direct object
E)complement

Question 21

Watching dance recitals gives $\underline{\text { parents }}$ pleasure.

A)subject
B)predicate
C)indirect object
D)direct object
E)complement

Question 22

His whining is less $\underline{\text { annoying }}$ than hers.

A)subject
B)predicate
C)indirect object
D)direct object
E)complement

Question 23

The sensible young woman $\underline{\text { decided }}$ to stop speaking to her neighbour.

A)subject
B)predicate
C)indirect object
D)direct object
E)modifier

Question 24

To complete the process, the vendor mailed $\underline{\text { consumers }}$ the information.

A)subject
B)predicate
C)indirect object
D)direct object
E)complement

Question 25

My brother is a $\underline{\text { mechanic} }$ for Air Canada.

A)subject
B)predicate
C)indirect object
D)direct object
E)complement

Question 26

Purolator sent $\underline{\text { Roberta} }$ the manuscript two days late.

A)subject
B)predicate
C)indirect object
D)direct object
E)modifier