Give me 20 sentences where I have to identify nominal clauses and their function but at the end give the answers
1. The fact that she arrived late was disappointing. (Nominal clause: that she arrived late; Function: subject)
2. I believe that honesty is always the best policy. (Nominal clause: that honesty is always the best policy; Function: direct object)
3. His biggest fear is that he will fail. (Nominal clause: that he will fail; Function: predicate nominative)
4. The doctor’s suggestion was that she get more exercise. (Nominal clause: that she get more exercise; Function: complement)
5. Your promise to help means a lot to me. (Nominal clause: that you help; Function: indirect object)
6. The question is whether we should proceed with the project. (Nominal clause: whether we should proceed with the project; Function: subject)
7. Our hope is that he will recover quickly. (Nominal clause: that he will recover quickly; Function: predicate nominative)
8. The rumor that they are dating is just gossip. (Nominal clause: that they are dating; Function: subject)
9. She expressed her opinion that the proposal was impractical. (Nominal clause: that the proposal was impractical; Function: direct object)
10. The president’s goal is to improve the economy. (Nominal clause: to improve the economy; Function: complement)
11. It came as no surprise that he was selected for the award. (Nominal clause: that he was selected for the award; Function: subject)
12. I have no doubt that she will succeed in her career. (Nominal clause: that she will succeed in her career; Function: direct object)
13. The problem is how to solve this puzzle. (Nominal clause: how to solve this puzzle; Function: complement)
14. My fear is that we won’t have enough time to finish the project. (Nominal clause: that we won’t have enough time to finish the project; Function: subject)
15. I am certain that she is guilty of the crime. (Nominal clause: that she is guilty of the crime; Function: direct object)
16. Our main concern is that the product meets all safety standards. (Nominal clause: that the product meets all safety standards; Function: predicate nominative)
17. The issue at hand is whether to raise taxes or not. (Nominal clause: whether to raise taxes or not; Function: subject)
18. The news that she was promoted spread quickly. (Nominal clause: that she was promoted; Function: subject)
19. The secret to a happy life is finding contentment in the little things. (Nominal clause: finding contentment in the little things; Function: complement)
20. The judge's decision was that the defendant must serve a life sentence. (Nominal clause: that the defendant must serve a life sentence; Function: direct object)
Answers:
1. Function: Subject
2. Function: Direct object
3. Function: Predicate nominative
4. Function: Complement
5. Function: Indirect object
6. Function: Subject
7. Function: Predicate nominative
8. Function: Subject
9. Function: Direct object
10. Function: Complement
11. Function: Subject
12. Function: Direct object
13. Function: Complement
14. Function: Subject
15. Function: Direct object
16. Function: Predicate nominative
17. Function: Subject
18. Function: Subject
19. Function: Complement
20. Function: Direct object