What is the function of the noun phrase “ the last slice of pizza” in this sentence? i gave the last slice of pizza to my best friend. a. direct object b. subject c. appositive d. predicate nominative

The correct answer is option A. direct object. The direct object is a pronoun, noun clause, or noun phrase that indicates a thing or person that is affected by the action of the verb. The direct object can be found by finding the verb and asking what? (or whom?). In this case, what did I give to my best friend? I gave the last slice of pizza, thus this noun phrase functions as direct object of the sentence.

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