Question

question 4 of 15

select the correct answer.

how is the noun in bold letters used?

does tom know where kate is?

subject

direct object

indirect object

predicate nominative

Explanation:

Identify the target word

The question asks how the bolded noun is used in the sentence: "Does Tom know where Kate is?" The target noun is "Tom".

Analyze the sentence structure

We examine the grammatical structure of the sentence. The sentence is a question. Let's convert it into a declarative statement to easily find the grammatical roles: "Tom does know where Kate is."

Determine the noun function

Using our understanding of Noun Functions, we look at the relationship between "Tom" and the verb phrase "does know". "Tom" is the person performing the action of knowing. Therefore, "Tom" acts as the subject of the sentence.

Evaluate the multiple-choice options

• Subject: Correct, as "Tom" performs the action.
• Direct object: Incorrect, "where Kate is" is the noun clause acting as the direct object of "know".
• Indirect object: Incorrect, there is no recipient of a direct object here.
• Predicate nominative: Incorrect, "Tom" does not follow a linking verb renaming the subject.

Answer:

• (A) Subject (Correct answer)
• (B) Direct object
• (C) Indirect object
• (D) Predicate nominative