Question

select the correct answer.

how is the noun in bold letters used?

the first vice-president will automatically become president next year.

subject
direct object
indirect object
predicate nominative

Explanation:

Identify the target noun

The target noun in bold is "president" in the sentence: "The first vice-president will automatically become president next year."

Analyze the verb

The verb phrase is "will automatically become." The core verb is "become," which is a classic Linking Verbs concept.

Determine the noun function

Using the Noun Functions concept, we look at how "president" relates to the subject. Since "become" is a linking verb, it connects the subject "vice-president" to a noun that renames it.

Classify as predicate nominative

A noun that follows a linking verb and renames the subject is a Predicate Nominative. Here, "president" renames "vice-president."

Match with options

The correct option is "Predicate nominative."

Answer:

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