Question

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.

Answer 1

Answer: Object of the verb "gave".

Explanation: In the sentence, "I gave the last slice of pizza to my best friend.", the noun phrase, "the last slice of pizza" performs the function of object of the verb "gave" because the noun phrase comes after the verb "gave".

Answer 2

I gave the last slice of pizza to my best friend.

direct object

predicate nominative

appositive

subject