Match the underlined noun clause with the corresponding use.

Question

A:Subject
B:Direct Object
C:Indirect Object
D:Object of preposition
E:Predicate nominative

1:Nutritionist tell(whoever will listen)facts about the heart.....C

2:People are often surprised by(what they learn from these experts.)......D

Are these correct?

Answer 1

Yes, both are right.

Answer 2

I sure hope that first sentence had "Nutritionists" there -- the plural form, not the singular -- to agree with the plural form of the verb, "tell."

Answer 3

Thank you, both! And yes, I made a mistake there should have been Nutritionists.

Answer 4

*that* I'm making mistakes left and right today...:)

Answer 5

You're welcome. :-)