Question

Select the abbreviation that tells how the italicized noun clause is used: s-subject, do-direct object, sc-subject complement, op-object of preposition the valedictory prize will be awarded to whoever has the highest academic rating.

1) op
2) sc
3) s
4) do

Answer 1

The italicized clause 'whoever has the highest academic rating' in the sentence functions as the object of the preposition 'to,' hence the abbreviation is 'op' for object of preposition.

Step-by-step explanation:

The appropriate abbreviation for how the italicized noun clause 'whoever has the highest academic rating' is used in the sentence 'The valedictory prize will be awarded to whoever has the highest academic rating' is 'op,' which stands for object of preposition.

This noun clause is the object of the preposition 'to.' It indicates to whom the valedictory prize will be awarded, which is the person having the highest academic rating.