Answer to Question #127069 in English for Richard

Question

Consider the following underlined noun phrases; give their functions.
1. That man see beyond (the ordinary.)
2. I bought Hannah (the bag).
3. (sleeping without light) is not something I enjoy.
4. Mary is (the cook).
5. I gave (the money) to the winner.

Answer 1

Noun phrases are nouns that performs same gramatical functions as a noun. In the above questions, they compliment prepositions, portray verb subjects as well as object subjects.

1. Verb subject

2. Direct object subject

3. Verb subject

4. Direct object subject

5. Direct object subject