1)Select the abbreviation that tells how the italicized noun clause is used.
S-subject, DO-direct object, SC-subject complement, OP-object of preposition
A lecture on cleanliness was not what the children wanted to hear.
2)Select the adjective clause and the word(s) it modifies in the appropriate boxes below.
Some of my cousins, whom I had not seen for several years, came to the reunion.
3)Select the abbreviation that tells how the italicized noun clause is used. S-subject, DO-direct object, SC-subject complement, OP-object of preposition
The first thing to consider was how to find a paying job.
4)Select the abbreviation that tells how the italicized noun clause is used.
S-subject, DO-direct object, SC-subject complement, OP-object of preposition
Have you discovered where you left your books?
5)Select the abbreviation that tells how the italicized noun clause is used.
S-subject, DO-direct object, SC-subject complement, OP-object of preposition
I am optimistic enough to believe that young people will respond to a challenge.
6)Select the abbreviation that tells how the italicized noun clause is used.
S-subject, DO-direct object, SC-subject complement, OP-object of preposition
The valedictory prize will be awarded to whoever has the highest academic rating.
7)Select the abbreviation that tells how the italicized noun clause is used.
S-subject, DO-direct object, SC-subject complement, OP-object of preposition
That you overslept is a serious matter.
8)Select the abbreviation that tells how the italicized noun clause is used.
S-subject, DO-direct object, SC-subject complement, OP-object of preposition
Our study efforts should go to whatever subject is most in need of improvement.
9)Select the abbreviation that tells how the italicized noun clause is used.
S-subject, DO-direct object, SC-subject complement, OP-object of preposition
What I had been hoping for was a scholarship.
Please list the italicized clauses.
Also include your answer.
Select the abbreviation that tells how the italicized noun clause is used. S-subject, DO-direct object, SC-subject complement, OP-object of preposition
The first thing to consider was how to find a paying job
1) OP-object of preposition
2) Some of my cousins -> modifies: came
3) SC-subject complement
4) DO-direct object
5) S-subject
6) SC-subject complement
7) SC-subject complement
8) OP-object of preposition
9) SC-subject complement
1) The abbreviation that tells how the italicized noun clause is used is SC (subject complement).
To determine the answer, we need to identify the role of the italicized noun clause "A lecture on cleanliness" in the sentence. In this case, the noun clause renames or describes the subject "what the children wanted to hear." This means that the noun clause acts as a subject complement. Therefore, the correct abbreviation is SC.
2) The adjective clause is "whom I had not seen for several years" and it modifies "cousins."
To find the adjective clause, we need to locate the clause that provides additional information about "cousins." In this case, "whom I had not seen for several years" is the adjective clause because it modifies "cousins" by providing more information about them. The word(s) being modified by the clause is "my cousins."
3) The abbreviation that tells how the italicized noun clause is used is S (subject).
To determine the answer, we need to identify the role of the italicized noun clause "how to find a paying job" in the sentence. In this case, the noun clause acts as the subject of the sentence. Therefore, the correct abbreviation is S.
4) The abbreviation that tells how the italicized noun clause is used is DO (direct object).
To determine the answer, we need to identify the role of the italicized noun clause "where you left your books" in the sentence. In this case, the noun clause acts as the direct object of the verb "discovered." Therefore, the correct abbreviation is DO.
5) The abbreviation that tells how the italicized noun clause is used is SC (subject complement).
To determine the answer, we need to identify the role of the italicized noun clause "that young people will respond to a challenge" in the sentence. In this case, the noun clause renames or describes the subject "I am optimistic enough." This means that the noun clause acts as a subject complement. Therefore, the correct abbreviation is SC.
6) The abbreviation that tells how the italicized noun clause is used is S (subject).
To determine the answer, we need to identify the role of the italicized noun clause "whoever has the highest academic rating" in the sentence. In this case, the noun clause acts as the subject of the sentence. Therefore, the correct abbreviation is S.
7) The abbreviation that tells how the italicized noun clause is used is SC (subject complement).
To determine the answer, we need to identify the role of the italicized noun clause "That you overslept" in the sentence. In this case, the noun clause renames or describes the subject "is a serious matter." This means that the noun clause acts as a subject complement. Therefore, the correct abbreviation is SC.
8) The abbreviation that tells how the italicized noun clause is used is S (subject).
To determine the answer, we need to identify the role of the italicized noun clause "whatever subject is most in need of improvement" in the sentence. In this case, the noun clause acts as the subject of the sentence. Therefore, the correct abbreviation is S.
9) The abbreviation that tells how the italicized noun clause is used is SC (subject complement).
To determine the answer, we need to identify the role of the italicized noun clause "What I had been hoping for" in the sentence. In this case, the noun clause renames or describes the subject "was." This means that the noun clause acts as a subject complement. Therefore, the correct abbreviation is SC.