Question

Match the words with the descriptions.

a formal argument of opposing viewpoints using persuasion or supporting facts

the object of an action verb; the noun or noun phrase that receives the action of a transitive verb

a noun, pronoun, or noun phrase that is the receiver of an action, but not the direct or primary object of a transitive verb

an action verb that does not require a direct object

a clause that gives information not necessary to the sentence’s meaning and structure, so commas are needed

the noun, noun phrase, or noun clause of a preposition
choices
intransitive verb
direct object
indirect object
debate
nonrestrictive clause
object of a preposition

Answer 1

Here are the words matched with their corresponding descriptions:

1. **debate** - a formal argument of opposing viewpoints using persuasion or supporting facts
2. **direct object** - the object of an action verb; the noun or noun phrase that receives the action of a transitive verb
3. **indirect object** - a noun, pronoun, or noun phrase that is the receiver of an action, but not the direct or primary object of a transitive verb
4. **intransitive verb** - an action verb that does not require a direct object
5. **nonrestrictive clause** - a clause that gives information not necessary to the sentence’s meaning and structure, so commas are needed
6. **object of a preposition** - the noun, noun phrase, or noun clause of a preposition