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Identify the function of the noun clauses in the following examples

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Whoever has visited Utah has seen the smog in the winter. (IO - PN - OP - S)

subject

15

You may have heard that there is something going around. (S - IO - PN - DO)

direct object

15

My problem is that the book was due last week. (S - IO - PN - DO)

predicate nominative

15

The directions did not indicate where one should go for the best ice cream. (S - IO - PN - DO)

direct object

15

We paid special attention to how the grammar works. (PN - IO - OP - DO)

object of preposition

15

That is why I could not go to the party. (S - IO - PN - OP)

predicate nominative

15

Maria baked whoever was sad a cake. (OP - IO - PN - DO)

indirect object

15

We will make up a song with whatever someone says next. (OP - IO - PN - DO)

object of preposition

15

Whoever sleeps will be the most alert tomorrow. (S - IO - PN - DO)

subject

15

That the team did not want to practice was no great surprise. (S - IO - PN - DO)

subject

15

Pass your paper to whoever is on your left. (S - IO - PN - OP)

object of prepostion

15

The teacher will give what you wrote in the essay a high mark. (S - IO - PN - DO)

indirect object

15

He realized what he did wrong. (S - IO - PN - DO)

direct object

15

That she lost the competition was a surprise to everyone. (IO - PN - S - DO)

subject

15

Success is what everyone desires. (S - IO - PN - DO)

predicate nominative

15

She thought about what to do on her vacation. (DO - IO - PN - OP)

object of preposition

15