Choose the term that identifies the underlined word.
a. direct object
b. indirect object
c. objective complement
d. predicate nominative
e. predicate adjective
1. the puritans considered buttons a (sign) of vanity.
2. at first the old trunk in the basement appeared (empty).
3. michelle showed (mom) a copy of the yearbook.
4. kim named her (dog) trixie.
5. the performance was a huge (disappointment).

SIGN: Objective Complement (C)

EMPTY: Predicate Adjective (E)

MUM: Indirect Object (B)

DOG: Direct Object (A)

DISAPPOINTED: Predicate Nominative (D)

Explanation:

The direct object is the receiver of the action, while the indirect object is the recipient of the action. The objective complement refers to a noun, adjective or pronoun that names the direct object. The predicate nominative is a noun or pronoun that completes a linking verb like is, are, was, has been, and can be, and renames the subject. Finally, the predicate nominative is an adjective used after a linking verb and modifies the subject.

the red coloration of the lungs looks alarming and adds to the overall message that the flu is threatening apex