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UNIT:
SENTENCES AND CLAUSES
DIRECT OBJECTS AND SUBJECT COMPLEMENTS
A DIRECT OBJECT is a noun or pronoun that follows an action verb and tells what or who
receives the action of the verb. A direct object may be compound. An action verb with direct
object is a transitive verb.
Example:
Jan defeated her opponents in the relay.
One of her opponents congratulated her and her coach.
DIRECT OBJECTS
A direct object is a noun or pronoun that follows an action verb.
A. LABEL THE SUBJECT S, THE VERB V, AND THE DIRECT OBJECT (D O) IN EACH
SENTENCE.
1. Ants make nests to live in.
11. Some ants farm aphids.
2. Every nest has a queen.
12. Aphids produce honeydew.
3. The queen lays eggs.
13. The ants eat the honeydew.
4. Worker ants do the work.
14. Some ants grow mushrooms.
5. Soldier ants protect the colony.
15. Amazon ants take slaves.
6. Ants follow scent trails.
16. The slaves feed the amazons.
7. Trails show the way to the colony.
17. Army ants perform raids.
8. Ants carry heavy loads.
18. Only the males have eyes.
9. Some ants eat only meat.
19. These ants destroy pests.
10. Others grow their food.
20. Ants often help farmers.
NAME: _______________________________
Identifying Direct Objects. Underline the verb or verb phrase in each of the following sentences. Circle
the direct object of the verb. Do not include modifiers.
Example: Jane gave a birthday present to Kate.
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D.O.
1. The candidate made many promises during the campaign.
2. I lost my voice before the play.
3. Mother will drive Kim to her swimming lesson.
4. Miss Hayes reviews movies for the local paper.
5. Rhonda has a theory about the robbery.
6. The buffet included three salads.
7. Who hit the ball through Mr. Brown's window?
8. We visited Kentucky during our spring vacation.
9. Dave is taking French this semester.
10. Connie cut the grass last night.
11. Have you dusted the furniture in the living room?
12. Jane has knit three sweaters this winter.
13. The Clarks are having a garage sale Friday.
14. When she tripped on the stairs, Janet hurt her ankle.
15. Have you ever read A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle?
16. Pam has not made a decision about her job.
17. Have you paid your bills yet?
18. Donna Storms plays tennis very well.
19. Dan has told the truth about last Monday evening.
20. Have you recorded the results of your experiment?
Directions: Identify only the subject, the verb, and the direct object for each sentence.
Example: A large dog guards the house across the street.
subject: _____dog____________ / verb or verb phrase: ___guards_______ / direct object:
______house_______
1. He visits his parents at least once every few weeks.
subject: ______________ / verb or verb phrase: _______________ / direct object: ________________
2. Sleeping on this old mattress is hurting my back.
subject: ______________ / verb or verb phrase: _______________ / direct object: ________________
3. A young boy played several songs on the piano during the party.
subject: ______________ / verb or verb phrase: ______________ / direct object: ________________
4. Maria wasn't able to finish her dinner.
subject: ______________ / verb or verb phrase: _________________ / direct object: ________________
5. A bee flying around in the backyard stung my son.
subject: ______________ / verb or verb phrase: ________________ / direct object: ________________
6. One of the best musicians at our school is playing guitar in this band.
subject: ______________ / verb or verb phrase: ______________ / direct object: ________________
7. Our neighbors need a new front door.
subject: ______________ / verb or verb phrase: ________________ / direct object: ________________
8. Walking long distances in the morning should improve your blood circulation.
subject: ______________ / verb or verb phrase: _________________ / direct object: ________________
9. Before the morning rush hour, several snow plows quickly cleared snow from the streets.
subject: ______________ / verb or verb phrase: _________________ / direct object: ________________
10. In order to prepare for a career in business, Sam studied accounting.
subject: ______________ / verb or verb phrase: _________________ / direct object: ________________
A SUBJECT COMPLEMENT follows a linking verb and identifies or describes the subject.
1. Jan was the winner of the relay.
2. The winner last year were she .
3. Jan was happy and triumphant.
In the first sentence the word winner is a noun used as a subject complement called predicate
noun.
In the sencond sentence the word she is a pronoun used as a subject complement called
predicate pronoun.
In the last sentence the words happy and triumphant are adjectives used as a subject
complement called predicate adjective.
GUIDED PRACTICE.- Identify the direct object or subject complement. Tell if the
complements are predicate nouns, predicates pronouns, or predicate adjectives.
1. The prize was hers.
2. Jan won the blue ribbon.
3. She played the game well.
4. Jan was the best athlete.
PRACTICE A. WRITE DO OVER DIRECT OBJECTS. WRITE SC OVER SUBJECT
COMPLEMENTS. TELL WHETHER EACH COMPLEMENT IS A PREDICATE NOUN,
PREDICATE PRONOUN, OR PREDICATE ADJECTIVE.
Example: Numismatics is the study of coins and medals.
SC - Predicate Noun (PN)
1. A numismatic is an expert in numismatics.
2. Mr. González sponsors our coin-collector's club.
3. Beryl Jacobs will be the president next year.
4. The two most dedicated club members are she and Tom Vaar.
5. Bery and I joined the club last year.
6. We become collectors because of Mr. González.
7. Coin collectors crowd his shop on weekends.
8. People of all ages can join our club.
9. Numismatics has been popular for many years.
10. I am a collector of Indian-head pennies myself.
SUBJECT COMPLEMENTS
A subject complement is a noun, pronoun, or adjective that follows a linking verb and refers to
the subject. They are also called predicate noun, predicate pronoun, or predicate adjective.
A. UNDERLINE THE SUBJECT COMPLEMENT IN EACH SENTENCE. THEN WRITE
PREDICATE NOUN, PREDICATE PRONOUN, OR PREDICATE ADJECTIVE TO TELL
WHAT KIND OF SUBJECT COMPLEMENT EACH ONE IS.
1. The picture of whales is yours.
__________________________
2. Our pictures look blurry.
__________________________
3. We are amateur photographers.
__________________________
4. Whales are a rare sight.
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5. A good photographer’s pictures always look
sharp. ______________________
6. I am very sorry about the mistake.
__________________________
7. No,no, the mistake was mine.
__________________________
8. I am a student of photography.
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9. That picture of killer whales was hers.
__________________________
10. The whales look confused on land.
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PREDICATE NOMINATIVES
A predicate nominative is a noun or a pronoun that follows a linking verb and renames the subject.
A. UNDERLINE THE PREDICATE NOMINATIVE OR PREDICATE NOMINATIVES IN EACH SENTENCE.
THEN DRAW A LINE FROM EACH PREDICATE NOMINATIVE TO THE SUBJECT TO WHICH IT REFERS.
(20 PTS.)
Example: A model builder must be a very patient person.
s.
1. Truck drivers are one link between producers and consumers in the United States.
2. A requirement for every professional driver is hard work.
3. Another essential qualification is commitment.
4. A determination to drive safely is also a necessity.
5. Controlling a huge rock is no easy job.
6. The most dangerous vehicles of all are bob-tail tractors, lightweight rigs, and hazardous material
tankers.
7. Stormy weather may be a trucker's enemy.
8. The most hazardous conditions are often rain, ice, and desert heat.
9. Speeding is often a cause of trucking accidents.
10. Another important cause of accidents may be a lapse of attention.
PREDICATE NOUN is when a noun is used as a subject complement
Example: He is my brother.
PREDICATE ADJECTIVE is when an adjective is used as a subject complement.
Example: My sister is very sweet and intelligent.
PREDICATE PRONOUN is when a pronoun is used as a subject complement.
Example: This book is hers.
B. UNDERLINE THE SUBJECT COMPLEMENT AND SAY IF THEY ARE PREDICATE ADJECTIVE,
NOUN, OR PRONOUN .
(20 PTS.)
1. The baker is my father.
11. Our pictures looks bad.
2. The car is his.
12. A good picture looks sharp.
3. Billie is my sister.
13. No, no, the mistake was mine.
4. The muffin tastes good.
14. The picture of whales was hers.
5. The air seems still.
15. Jan was the best athlete.
6. These pictures look great!
16. The prize was only hers.
7. The actress is she.
17. Jan was happy and triumphant.
8. Some of the animals are mammals.
18. The winner last year was she.
9. The machine is a computer.
19. John will be the president of the class.
10. He became a good friend.
20. I am a collector of stickers.
GUIDED PRACTICE.- Identify the direct object or subject complement. Tell if the complements are
predicate nouns, predicates pronouns, or predicate adjectives.
1. The prize was hers.
2. Jan won the blue ribbon.
3. She played the game well.
4. Jan was the best athlete.
PRACTICE A. WRITE DO OVER DIRECT OBJECTS. WRITE SC OVER SUBJECT COMPLEMENTS.
TELL WHETHER EACH COMPLEMENT IS A PREDICATE NOUN, PREDICATE PRONOUN, OR
PREDICATE ADJECTIVE.
Example: Numismatics is the study of coins and medals.
SC - Predicate Noun (PN)
11. A numismatic is an expert in numismatics.
12. Mr. González sponsors our coin-collector's club.
13. Beryl Jacobs will be the president next year.
14. The two most dedicated club members are she and Tom Vaar.
15. Bery and I joined the club last year.
16. We become collectors because of Mr. González.
17. Coin collectors crowd his shop on weekends.
18. People of all ages can join our club.
19. Numismatics has been popular for many years.
20. I am a collector of Indian-head pennies myself.
UNIT:
SENTENCES AND CLAUSES
INDIRECT OBJECTS
An indirect object is a noun or pronoun that tells to whom or for whom the action of the verb is done
Mother gave the girls permission.
Michael wrote me a letter.
In the first example above, permission is the direct object of the verb gave. The indirect object is girls.
It tells to whom Mother gave permission. In the second sentence the direct object is letter. The indirect
object is found with que question, "To whom was the letter written?" Indirect object: me
Although a preposition (to or for) is implied when an indirect object is used, an indirect object is never
part of a prepositional phrase. A noun or pronoun is an indirect object only if it precedes the
direct object and is used without a preposition. If a noun or pronoun follows a preposition, it is
the object of the preposition, not an indirect object.
Object of Preposition:
Indirect Object:
Leah gave her trophy to the school.
Ralph bought a ticket for Sonya.
Leah gave the school her trophy.
Ralph bought Sonya a ticket.
GUIDED PRACTICE. Tell whether the underlined word is an indirect object or the object of preposition.
1. Lester sent Jane flowers on her birthday.
2. Her brother Stan baked her a cake.
3. Dad bought ice cream for her.
4. The whole family sang "Happy Birthday" to her.
5. She gave Mother a big hug.
6. Jane sent a thank-you note to Lester.
7. She offered Stan two baseball tickets.
8. The waiter gave the menu to me.
9. I gave our order to Jim.
10. The waiter soon brought the food to us.
PRACTICE A. Change the prepositional phrases into indirect objects.
1.
Dan offered his assistance to his sister Maggie.
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2. Maggie handed the soup to Dan.
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3. He got the vegetables for Maggie.
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4. She handed the rinsed vegetables to him.
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5. Dan gave the chopped vegetables to her.
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6. Maggie showed the spices to Dan.
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7. The waiter soon brought the food to us.
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8. Tom gave his dessert to Ellen.
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9. I gave our compliments to the chef.
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10. We left a nice tip for the waiter.
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INDIRECT OBJECTS
An indirect object is a noun or pronoun that tells to whom or for whom the action of the verb is done.
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EX: Kim threw the goalie the ball.
IO
DO
Kim threw him the ball.
A. UNDERLINE THE SUBJECT ONCE AND THE VERB TWICE. THEN LABEL THE DIRECT AND THE
INDIRECT OBJECTS.
Ex.
Pete told me an interesting story.
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DO
1. The manager of a pet store offered Pete a job.
2. As part of the job, he feeds the animals their food.
3. Yesterday Pete tossed the birds some seed.
4. He also threw the monkey a bunch of bananas.
5. The monkey nearly gave his finger a bite.
6. Pete gave the monkey a long lecture.
7. The monkey blew him a kiss.
8. Occasionally Pete gives the dogs their baths.
9. Last week he fed a puppy some worming medicine.
10. He also built it a better pen.
11. The manager wrote Pete his weekly paycheck.
12. He received a raise for his fine work.
13. With the raise, he bought his little sister a kitten.
14. It has brought her much pleasure.
15. She gave the kitten a cute name.
16. Pete offered her a supper dish with the kitten’s name on it.
17. Yesterday Pete sold me an adorable puppy.
18. I keep the puppy in the playroom.
19. I could tell you some funny stories about it already.
20. Pete enjoys his job at the pet shop.