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NOUN FUNCTIONS

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the function of the underlined noun in the sentence below?


Some people carry a four-leaf clover or other charm for good luck.

a)

subject

b)

direct object

c)

indirect object

d)

object of the preposition

e)

predicate noun

2.

What is the function of the underlined noun in the sentence below?


One type of superstition is a belief that a certain action will cause something else to happen.

a)

subject

b)

direct object

c)

indirect object

d)

object of the preposition

e)

predicate noun

3.

What is the function of the underlined noun in the sentence below?


Superstitions have existed in all civilizations and in all times.

a)

subject

b)

direct object

c)

indirect object

d)

object of the preposition

e)

predicate noun

4.

What is the function of the underlined noun in the sentence below?


Many superstitions have been passed from generation to generation.

a)

subject

b)

direct object

c)

indirect object

d)

object of the preposition

e)

predicate noun

5.

Ethel gave Thelma her luck rabbit's foot for good luck.

a)

subject

b)

direct object

c)

indirect object

d)

object of the preposition

e)

predicate noun

6.
What type of noun gives a general term for a person, place, or thing?
a)
concrete noun
b)
compound noun
c)
collective noun
d)
common noun
7.
Which word is NOT an example of an abstract noun?
a)
freedom
b)
shoe
c)
beauty
d)
dream
8.

A direct object always follows what kind of verb?

a)

action

b)

helping

c)

linking

d)

all of these

9.

A preposition always ends with the...

a)

direct object

b)

indirect object

c)

object of the preposition

d)

subject

10.
Find the indirect object. 
Don't make me a promise you can't keep. 
a)
make
b)
me
c)
promise
d)
you
11.
Find the direct object.
Jenny, please pass the ball more in the next game. 
a)
Jenny
b)
pass
c)
ball
d)
game
12.
What function is the green noun phrase serving?
Mrs. Hill, a BAMS teacher, tries to make learning fun. 
a)
predicate nominative
b)
appositive
c)
object complement
d)
subject
13.
What function is the green noun serving?
I read books during study hall. 
a)
subject
b)
indirect object
c)
direct object
d)
object of a preposition
14.
Find the indirect object...
Mrs. Hill taught the class a lesson last week.
a)
Mrs. Hill
b)
class
c)
lesson
d)
week
15.
Find the direct object...
Is Derek taking his bike to the park?
a)
Derek
b)
taking
c)
bike
d)
park
16.
The underlined word/phrase is...
The West Wing, my favorite show, is a cleverly written narrative.
a)
Subject
b)
Appositive 
c)
Direct Object
d)
Predicate Nominative
17.
Find the object of the preposition.
He confidently reported on the weather.
a)
confidently
b)
reported
c)
on
d)
weather
18.
I am  thirteen years old. 

What type of verb is am?

a)
transitive
b)
intransitive
c)
linking
d)
action
19.
Find the direct object:
The singer forgot the lyrics to the song. 
a)
singer
b)
lyrics 
c)
song 
d)
forgot
20.

The principal offered Mr. Kramer a job.

a)

subject

b)

direct object

c)

indirect object

d)

object of a preposition

e)

predicate noun