Noun Clauses
1. is this noun clause used as a predicate noun?
- Kendra is asking WHY you are acting that way.
2. is this noun clause used as direct object?
- Do you know WHO is in charge of counting votes?
thank you
3 answers
You're right about #2, but not about #1. In order to have a predicate noun, the verb must be a linking verb, not an action verb ("is asking").
is # 1 direct object
Yes, it's a direct object, too.