Question

How is the noun clause used in the sentence?

She couldn't decide whether she wanted dessert.

A.
object of a preposition

B.
direct object

C.
indirect object

D.
subject

Answer 1

So first, we must find the noun, then decide whether it is a direct object, indirect object, object of a preposition, or a subject.

Answer 2

dessert

Answer 3

Right, so which options can we eliminate?

Answer 4

A & D

Answer 5

Good.
So now we're left with direct object or indirect object.

Answer 6

B?

Answer 7

Well, let's look at the difference between a direct object and an indirect object.

A direct object is a noun or pronoun receiving the action, it does not depend on the indirect object, and it is preceded by the verb.
An indirect object is a noun or pronoun that receives the direct object, depends on the direct object, and are usually preceded by prepositions.

Answer 8

So C

Answer 9

Does that help to make it more clear?

Answer 10

Yes, that's correct.

Answer 11

Which words in the sentence are the complete noun clause?

My friend always knows the lyrics to whatever plays on the car radio.

A.
knows the lyrics to whatever

B.
whatever plays on the car radio

C.
on the car radio

D.
my friend always knows the lyrics

Answer 12

Can you post each question in a separate thread, please?

Answer 13

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