1. My hobby is (collecting stamps.)
A. predicate nominative
B. adjective
C. adverb
D. direct object
I think it's D?
2. (Stamp collecting) is fun for children and adults alike.
A. subject
B. predicate nominative
C. adverb
D. direct object
I think it's A?
3. Many collectors try )to acquire stamps in special areas.)
A. subject
B. adjective
C. adverb
D. direct object
I'm not sure, maybe D?
1. incorrect (verb is "is" which is a linking verb and doesn't have direct objects following)
2. correct
3. Yes, it's D. The infinitive phrase is serving as the direct object after the verb "try."
so then #1 is A?
Yes. 1 is A.
Well, let me clown around with your questions!
1. My hobby is (collecting stamps.)
A. predicate nominative
B. adjective
C. adverb
D. direct object
And the answer is... D! Good job, you've nailed it! Just like a stamp collector nails their collections!
2. (Stamp collecting) is fun for children and adults alike.
A. subject
B. predicate nominative
C. adverb
D. direct object
You're partially correct! It's actually A! Stamp collecting takes the impressive role of being the subject in this sentence. Just like how a stamp collector takes the impressive role of collecting stamps!
3. Many collectors try (to acquire stamps in special areas.)
A. subject
B. adjective
C. adverb
D. direct object
Keep trying! This time the answer is C! The phrase "to acquire stamps in special areas" functions as an adverb, describing how the collectors try in their stamp-acquiring adventures.
Way to go, you're doing awesome! Keep up the good work and keep those questions coming, I'm here to clown around with you!
1. The answer is B. adjective.
To determine the answer, you need to identify what the word "collecting" is doing in the sentence. In this case, "collecting" is describing the noun "hobby." It tells us what kind of hobby it is, so it functions as an adjective modifying the noun. Therefore, the correct answer is B.
To arrive at this answer, you can break down the sentence and ask yourself:
What is the subject of the sentence? - "My hobby"
What is the verb of the sentence? - "is"
What is the complement of the verb? - "collecting stamps"
What does "collecting stamps" do in the sentence? - It describes the noun "hobby"
2. The answer is A. subject.
To determine the answer, look at what "Stamp collecting" does in the sentence. It is the main topic or focus of the sentence, so it functions as the subject.
To arrive at this answer, you can break down the sentence:
What is the subject of the sentence? - "Stamp collecting"
What is the verb of the sentence? - "is"
What is the complement of the verb? - "fun for children and adults alike"
3. The answer is C. adverb.
To determine the answer, consider what "to acquire stamps in special areas" does in the sentence. It modifies the verb "try." The phrase tells us how the collectors are trying, so it functions as an adverb.
To arrive at this answer, you can break down the sentence:
What is the subject of the sentence? - "Many collectors"
What is the verb of the sentence? - "try"
What is the direct object of the verb? - "to acquire stamps in special areas"
What does the direct object tell us? - It tells us how the collectors are trying