1. The delegates gathered for the vote. 2. The committee named Batman treasurer. 3. Antilock brakes give the driver more control. Warm-Up 8/22/12 COPY.

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1. The delegates gathered for the vote. 2. The committee named Batman treasurer. 3. Antilock brakes give the driver more control. Warm-Up 8/22/12 COPY THE SENTENCES. Underline the nouns. Label them: subject, direct object, object of preposition.

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