Review: Phrase Functions

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Identify the function of the phrase highlighted in the following sentences.

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1. The projectionist dreamt that he chased an enormous bat around the theatre.
   • 1.1 subject
   • 1.2 complement
   • 1.3 object
   • 1.4 predicate
   • 1.5 adjective
   • 1.6 adverb
2. Justine hoped to attend the trade show even though her boss had forbidden such spending.
   • 2.1 subject
   • 2.2 complement
   • 2.3 object
   • 2.4 predicate
   • 2.5 adjective
   • 2.6 adverb
3. The actor dancing about the stage hopes to become a movie star.
   • 3.1 subject
   • 3.2 complement
   • 3.3 object
   • 3.4 predicate
   • 3.5 adjective
   • 3.6 adverb
4. The reporter consulted a number of published accounts before interviewing the senator.
   • 4.1 subject
   • 4.2 complement
   • 4.3 object
   • 4.4 predicate
   • 4.5 adjective
   • 4.6 adverb
5. The party was a dreadful failure because the caterers forgot to bring the tableware.
   • 5.1 subject
   • 5.2 complement
   • 5.3 object
   • 5.4 predicate
   • 5.5 adjective
   • 5.6 adverb
6. The guild is meeting to discuss the latest misdemeanours of the apprentices.
   • 6.1 subject
   • 6.2 complement
   • 6.3 object
   • 6.4 predicate
   • 6.5 adjective
   • 6.6 adverb
7. They heard high-pitched cries in the middle of the night.
   • 7.1 subject
   • 7.2 complement
   • 7.3 object
   • 7.4 predicate
   • 7.5 adjective
   • 7.6 adverb
8. Megan believed that dreaming about grapes meant that she was destined to own a vineyard.
   • 8.1 subject
   • 8.2 complement
   • 8.3 object
   • 8.4 predicate
   • 8.5 adjective
   • 8.6 adverb
9. The septuagenarian woken from his sleep by the burglar alarm knocked a bowl of potato chips off his lap.
   • 9.1 subject
   • 9.2 complement
   • 9.3 object
   • 9.4 predicate
   • 9.5 adjective
   • 9.6 adverb
10. The reporter consulted a number of published accounts before interviewing the senator.
    • 10.1 subject
    • 10.2 complement
    • 10.3 object
    • 10.4 predicate
    • 10.5 adjective
    • 10.6 adverb
11. The bar was full of patiently waiting customers.
    • 11.1 subject
    • 11.2 complement
    • 11.3 object
    • 11.4 predicate
    • 11.5 adjective
    • 11.6 adverb
12. Joe and Bridget were arguing in a heated manner.
    • 12.1 subject
    • 12.2 complement
    • 12.3 object
    • 12.4 predicate
    • 12.5 adjective
    • 12.6 adverb
13. The committee gave our neighbourhood association an award for tree planting.
    • 13.1 subject
    • 13.2 complement
    • 13.3 object
    • 13.4 predicate
    • 13.5 adjective
    • 13.6 adverb
14. Nothing you tell me will persuade me to get into a canoe with you.
    • 14.1 subject
    • 14.2 complement
    • 14.3 object
    • 14.4 predicate
    • 14.5 adjective
    • 14.6 adverb
15. The staff elected Wilkins Employee of the Month.
    • 15.1 subject
    • 15.2 complement
    • 15.3 object
    • 15.4 predicate
    • 15.5 adjective
    • 15.6 adverb
16. When she was a young woman, Bridget earned her living as a coal miner.
    • 16.1 subject
    • 16.2 complement
    • 16.3 object
    • 16.4 predicate
    • 16.5 adjective
    • 16.6 adverb
17. According to the chart, making supper is Richard’s job and washing the dishes is Zoe’s.
    • 17.1 subject
    • 17.2 complement
    • 17.3 object
    • 17.4 predicate
    • 17.5 adjective
    • 17.6 adverb
18. The septuagenarian woken from his sleep by the burglar alarm knocked a bowl of potato chips off his lap.
    • 18.1 subject
    • 18.2 complement
    • 18.3 object
    • 18.4 predicate
    • 18.5 adjective
    • 18.6 adverb
19. Thomson was a landscape painter.
    • 19.1 subject
    • 19.2 complement
    • 19.3 object
    • 19.4 predicate
    • 19.5 adjective
    • 19.6 adverb
20. During the winter the smell of woodsmoke drifts through the neighbourhood.
    • 20.1 subject
    • 20.2 complement
    • 20.3 object
    • 20.4 predicate
    • 20.5 adjective
    • 20.6 adverb

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