Exploring Nouns and Pronouns in English Grammar

In this video, Grace L Alik explains the functions of nouns and pronouns, covering nominative functions, appositives, direct and indirect objects, and objects of prepositions. The video includes examples and a practice drill to reinforce learning.

What is the primary function of nouns in a sentence?

• To connect clauses

• To modify verbs

• To name a person, place, thing, or idea

• To describe actions

Which of the following is NOT a nominative function?

• Direct Object

• Direct Address

• Subject

• Subject Complement

What does an appositive do in a sentence?

• Connects two clauses

• Renames or explains a noun or pronoun

• Modifies a verb

• Describes an action

In the sentence 'Josh threw the ball', what is the function of 'ball'?

• Indirect Object

• Direct Object

• Subject

• Object of the Preposition

In the sentence 'Dad made Chris a sandwich', what is the function of 'Chris'?

• Object of the Preposition

• Indirect Object

• Direct Object

• Subject

What is the role of a prepositional phrase in a sentence?

• To start with a preposition and end with a noun or pronoun

• To modify a verb

• To connect two independent clauses

• To name a person, place, thing, or idea

In the sentence 'Our school is around the corner', what is 'corner'?

• Subject

• Direct Object

• Indirect Object

• Object of the Preposition

In the sentence 'Ralph hid under the bed', what is 'bed'?

• Object of the Preposition

• Indirect Object

• Subject

• Direct Object

In the sentence 'Mrs. Lopez called the children', what is the function of 'children'?

• Subject

• Direct Object

• Indirect Object

• Object of the Preposition

In the sentence 'Mrs. Lopez works hard for the children', what is the function of 'children'?

• Subject

• Direct Object

• Indirect Object

• Object of the Preposition