Noun functions in objective case - nouns, clauses, gerunds...

1. FUNCTIONS OF
NOUNS, NOUN CLAUSES, GERUNDS,
and INFINITIVES USED AS NOUNS –
Objective Case

2. • In objective case, nouns, noun clauses, gerunds and infinitives can
function as a direct object, an indirect object, or an object of a
preposition. It may also function as an object complement. (pg. 8 Voyages)

3. • A direct object comes after an action verb.
• Direct objects tell who or what receives the action.
• To find a direct object, first find the verb, then ask “who or what?”
Ex: Bob ate the pizza – the action is ate. Ate what? What thing
receives this action?
1. Charlie bought a new Toyota Camry at my uncle’s dealership. (noun)
2. In my family we ate whatever Mom made for dinner. (noun clause)
3. David enjoys swimming in the ocean. (gerund)
4. Shirley refuses to look at gory scenes in movies. (infinitive)

4. • Find the DIRECT OBJECT
1. Shawna’s skills include writing and proofreading.
2. On July 8, 1776 John Nixon publicly read the Declaration of
Independence.
3. My parents considered naming me Vincent.
4. Last summer, Jim tried to taste all 31 flavors at Baskin Robbins.
5. The class decided that it would hold a bake sale to raise funds.
6. Frankie likes to walk around the park.
7. The tee ball team practiced running the bases yesterday.
8. The doctors discussed how they would treat the virus.
9. You should avoid eating heavily before a marathon.
10. Netflix will provide several new documentaries next month.

5. • An indirect object tells to whom/what or for whom/what the action
was done.
• To find an indirect object, find the action verb, then find the direct
object – the indirect object will come after the verb and before the
direct object.
Ex: Grandma baked the twins some delicious treats.
verb = baked. Baked what? treats (d.o.)
For whom did she bake the treats? the twins.
Twins is the indirect object.

6. 1. Holy Family offers students classes in art appreciation. (noun)
2. The judge will give what you said some thought. (noun clause)
3. Lucille gives dancing her best effort. (gerund – not very common!)
(infinitives are not likely to be used as indirect objects)

7. Find the INDIRECT OBJECT
1. I will give whoever earns it a good grade.
2. Florence brought her sister a bouquet of lilies.
3. Henry gave fixing cars a try after graduation.
4. Nonna cooked her entire family Sunday dinner every week.
5. Tell whoever shows up the details of our plan.

8. • An object of a preposition is the noun (or anything functioning as a
noun) that comes after a preposition. The object completes the
prepositional phrase.
1. We were the first to arrive at the exhibit yesterday. (noun)
2. Gen’s report was about how Helen Keller learned to speak. (noun
clause)
3. Kevin earned money for his car by working at McDonald’s. (gerund)
4. Frieda was about to leave the party. (infinitive)

9. • Find the OBJECT OF THE PREPOSITION
1. Tyler made reservations for six o’clock.
2. Felicia is really talented at drawing.
3. We could not see the screen from where we were sitting.
4. Loretta did everything except to pay the bill.
5. Patti took classes in flying many years ago.
6. Historians are interested in how George Washington became
president.