By Direct objects, Clauses

a large meteor hitting the moon is a noun clause. It's the subject of the sentence. hitting is the "head" of the clause. The hitting is what would cause the melting. The clause itself has a subject (a large meteor), a verb (hitting), and a direct object (the moon).It's a...

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 "to me" form for the indirect object. ...

"To" is not a preposition here. It's part of the infinitive form of the verb, "to introduce." "To introduce you to Paul" is an infinitive phrase acting as a noun, not a prepositional phrase.Best wishes, - A.

Hello Guy!I want to know: Is Appositive sentence the same as Non-essential clauses ? Little confusion in recognizing Direct and in Direct objecs, also object of prepositionWe both thought that this novel was one of the finest books we have ever read. I read that direct object recives the action....

Me too. I don't know what else it could be.However, the adjective idea is weird. father is the subject of the infinitive. It's the father who does the speaking of English, after all.You have interlocking clauses here. I listen to my father. My father speaks English. The second...

. 1. (My husband Mark and I both do volunteer work) but (Ryan was only six years old) -- two independant clauses conected by the conj. but? -- Well, yes... BUT sample sentences should make some sense, Fernanda! There is no evident relationship between the two facts, so they should not even be...

Sorry, but I think I am not good with this things. I hope this time it is OK. Here I go Well, I need to know if the functions of the following sentences are correct: 1. (My husband Mark and I both do volunteer work) but (Ryan was only six years old) two independant clauses conected by the...

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 exactly how that was done." "I find it incredibily...

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 object and so forth. I really had to strain my brain to...

on number two of noun clauses, where you put ???, it is a direct object, and, on number three of noun clauses, the clause is Whoever invented Boston baked beans, and it's a direct object.