What does it mean if 'for' is used instyead of 'of' after 'shame ? To elaborate on Philip's point that "shame" in the Microsoft/Yahoo example means "an unfortunate thing" rather than "a

A. I'm wondering if you made a reservation that will require me to arrive earlier. B. I'm wondering if you made a reservation requiring that I arrive earlier. C. Both are correct ( but you may need to argue that both use the Present

. John likes pizza. Pizza is liked by John. There is no object in the second sentence. The subject of the passive sentence ( pizza ) is the object of its active equivalent. By John is an adverb. John is the agent in both sentences. Of course, some

I suggest taking a nap. You can only get the pronoun in (indirect object) by making it the subject of a relative clause. I suggest you take a nap . Then the whole clause is the direct object of "suggest." I guess you could also use the

We both thought that this novel was one of the finest books we have ever read. I read that direct object recives the action. Here book get the action "read" which make its a direct object. But preposition Of make me confuse. Whether its

Little confusion in recognizing Direct and in Direct objecs She kissed him. She = subject; him = direct object. She did it to him. She = subject; it = direct object; (to) him = indirect object. It gives me pleasure to introduce you to Paul. It =

Raen, at times like this I realize just how poorly I chose my nickname here. What goes from one person to the other is the DIRECT object. The $50. The person who receives the direct object is the INDIRECT object. The clerk. I sent a

Ok, I think it helps. the clerk--direct object 50--indirect object correct? Can I continue with more questions? Is the underlined part of the sentence adverbial clause or adjective or something else? "I'd like to know

II'd be one to admit grammar is never my strong suit but I'm always eager to learn. I've read thoroughly the thread titled "grammar exercise" regarding noun clause/subordinate clause used as adjective, adverb, indirect

Hi, Yes, you're right. When You urge/tell someone to do something , someone is the direct object. When You suggest something to someone , someone is the indirect object. When You tell something to someone , someone is the indirect