Can the verb "to be" have direct objects? or are all direct objects of this verb considered subjective complements?
I am working with verbal phrases, and being asked to name the complements within such phrases according to their role in the verbal phrase. Such as: Being loud birds, the parrots were given their own building. In the verbal: "Being loud birds", should "birds" be considered a direct object of the verb, "being," or is it the subjective complement for an unstated noun or pronoun? I am very confused!

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Can the verb "to be" have direct objects?  or are all direct objects of this verb considered subjective complements?
I am working with verbal phrases, and being asked to name the complements within such phrases according to their role in the verbal phrase.  Such as:  Being loud birds, the parrots were given their own building.  In the verbal:  "Being loud birds", should "birds" be considered a direct object of the verb, "being," or is it the subjective complement for an unstated noun or pronoun?  I am very confused!

anonymous · Answer

Sorry faith, I'm clueless here.

anonymous · Answer

good luck, sorry I was no help this time.