noun clasues
1. is this clause an object of a preposition
-this mail goes in WHICHEVER box is marked "smith"
2. is this clause a direct object
-the dogs know WHERE the cat often hides.
Yes, you're right on both!
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To determine whether a clause is an object of a preposition or a direct object, we need to analyze the structure of the sentence and identify the function of the clause.
1. "This mail goes in WHICHEVER box is marked 'Smith'."
In this sentence, the clause "whichsoever box is marked 'Smith'" functions as a noun clause. To determine if it is an object of a preposition, we need to look for a preposition that the clause is connected to. In this case, the preposition is "in." The noun clause "WHICHEVER box is marked 'Smith'" functions as the object of the preposition "in." Therefore, the clause is an object of a preposition.
2. "The dogs know WHERE the cat often hides."
In this sentence, the clause "where the cat often hides" functions as a noun clause. To determine if it is a direct object, we need to identify the verb and see if the clause is what or whom the action of the verb is being done to. In this case, the verb is "know." The noun clause "where the cat often hides" serves as the direct object of the verb "know." Therefore, the clause is a direct object.
To summarize:
1. The clause "WHICHEVER box is marked 'Smith'" is an object of the preposition "in."
2. The clause "where the cat often hides" is a direct object of the verb "know."