Noun Clauses

1. is this noun clause used as a predicate noun?
- Kendra is asking WHY you are acting that way.

2. is this noun clause used as direct object?

- Do you know WHO is in charge of counting votes?

thank you

You're right about #2, but not about #1. In order to have a predicate noun, the verb must be a linking verb, not an action verb ("is asking").

is # 1 direct object

Yes, it's a direct object, too.

To determine whether a noun clause is used as a predicate noun or a direct object, we need to understand the function of these clauses in a sentence.

1. The noun clause "why you are acting that way" is not used as a predicate noun but as an indirect question. It acts as the object of the verb "asking." In this sentence, "why you are acting that way" functions as the direct object of the verb "asking" and not as a predicate noun.

2. The noun clause "who is in charge of counting votes" is used as a direct object. It directly receives the action of the verb "know." In this sentence, "who is in charge of counting votes" functions as the direct object of the verb "know."

In summary:
- The noun clause "why you are acting that way" is not used as a predicate noun but as the direct object of the verb "asking."
- The noun clause "who is in charge of counting votes" is used as a direct object of the verb "know."