Question

Match the words with the descriptions.

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

behavioral standards expected of a group
choices
intransitive verb
direct object
indirect object
norms
nonrestrictive clause

Answer 1

Here are the matches for the words with the descriptions provided:

1. **direct object** - the object of an action verb; the noun or noun phrase that receives the action of a transitive verb
2. **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
3. **intransitive verb** - an action verb that does not require a direct object
4. **nonrestrictive clause** - a clause that gives information not necessary to the sentence’s meaning and structure, so commas are needed
5. **norms** - behavioral standards expected of a group