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Anonymous  +  266977 Thu, 14 Sep 06 04:16 PM

Embarrassed [:$] Would someone please explain to me why my guess is wrong or right?  I am confused about Direct Objects and Objects of a preposition.  Thank you. 

-  Sweetie Kiss [K]

Even though the darkenng skies threatened rain, the band decided to play the concert.

A. Subject  B.  Verb  C.  Direct Object  D.  Object of a preposition

*My guess is C.  Direct Object

We both thought that this novel was one of the finest books we ever read.

A.  Subject  B.  Verb  C.  Direct Object  D.  Object of a preposition

*My guess is C.  Direct Object

I plan to start writing before seven o'clock each morning.

A.  Adjective  B.  Adverb  C.  Preposition  D.  Interjection

*My guess is C. Preposition

What I loved most about her was her laugh.

A.  Noun  B. Verb  C. Adjective  D.  Adverb

*My guess is B. Verb

When it came to autumn, my thoughts often turned to the years I had spent quarterbacking my high school football team.

A.  Subject  B.  Verb  C.  Direct Object  D.  Object of a preposition

*My guess is B. Verb
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