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.


appositive

predicate nominative


direct object


subject

Answer 1

Answer:

The noun phrase "the last slice of pizza" in the sentence  

I gave the last slice of pizza to my best friend  

Is an example of a direct object.

Direct Object is described as a noun phrase which is directly related to the verb or action that is described in the sentence.

In the above sentence, the person gave (a verb) the last slice of pizza (direct object as it was related to the action of giving) to the best friend.