Direct Objects and Predicate Nominatives

In these ones try to find the subject, verb and direct object or predicate nominative. I know it is challenging! I don't expect you to get them all right, but it's good to tackle "real" sentences sometimes. These are from Mother Tongue

16. This goodly frame, the earth, seems to me a sterile promontory.

17. This southern tempest soon may change its quarter with the changing moon.

18. Mr. Bletson arose and paid his respects to Colonel Everard.

19. Escape seemed a desperate and impossible adventure.

20. Here I reign king.

21. She uttered a half-stifled shriek.

23. The sailors joined his prayer in silent thought.

23. We have been lamenting your absence.

24. This spark will prove a raging fire.

End of Lesson (Finally)