Question

select the correct answer.

how is the noun in bold letters used?

the football coach was my hero when i was in high school.

subject
direct object
indirect object
predicate nominative

Explanation:

Identify the subject and verb

Using the Sentence Subjects and Linking Verbs knowledge points:

• The subject of the main clause is "coach".
• The verb is "was", which is a past-tense form of the linking verb "to be".

Analyze the bolded noun's function

Using the Noun Functions and Predicate Nominative knowledge points:

• The noun "hero" follows the linking verb "was".
• It renames and refers back directly to the subject "coach" (coach = hero).
• Therefore, "hero" functions as a predicate nominative.

Answer:

• Subject
• Direct object
• Indirect object
• Predicate nominative (Correct answer)