In Noun phrases^x, Direct objects^x, Nominative^x

Anaylsis of the large structure: Independent clause #1 : I can not tell you that, mate, Conjunction joining two independent clauses: but Independent clause #2: what I can tell you is that it was one day before my birthday __ Anaylsis of Ind. Clause #2: Subject: what I can tell you Verb:...

Short Course: 1-- A Predicate Nominative is a noun phrase on the predicate (right) side of a linking verb: I am a handsome fellow . 2-- A Direct Object receives the action of a verb: I bought a sandwich . An Indirect Object receives the benefit of the action of the verb: I bought my...

Inchoateknowledge wrote: Directions say Identify the noun clause and tell how it is used: subject, predicate nominative, direct object, indirect object or object of a perposition. Shouldn't it say noun phrase ? Just guessing...

What is the word sucks in " Homework sucks " ? Is it a verb or an adjective? If it is a verb, what does homework suck? This brings up an excellent point, and a wonderful opportunity to discover the beautiful syntactic structure of the English language. The question at hand is " Does an English...