When the predicate attribute expresses possession, the word that represents the thing possessed is called an object: thus, in the sentence, Mary has a doll, the word has is both copula and predicate attribute of possession, and the word doll is the object.

Exercise 35

Describe each predicate attribute and each object.

1. The baby has a rattle.

2. The baby has broken his rattle.

3. That farmer owns a large herd of cattle.

4. Mrs. Allen went to Minneapolis yesterday.

5. Mr. White possesses good judgment.

6. Mr. Jones has owned this farm for many years.

7. The decision was given by the judge yesterday.

8. Have you a pencil?