Download Direct Object Practice I

Katniss Everdeen smashed her
opponent.
Thor swung his mighty hammer.
Legolas aimed his bow.
Lebron James dunked the ball.
The student grasped his golden pencil.
Rapunzel dropped her curly,
luxurious hair.
What do these sentences all have in
common?
Katniss Everdeen smashed her
opponent.
Thor swung his mighty hammer.
Legolas aimed his bow.
Lebron James dunked the ball.
The student grasped his golden pencil.
Rapunzel dropped her curly,
luxurious hair.
They all contain DIRECT OBJECTS.
Let’s see what you remember…
1. Direct object
2. Indirect object
3. Predicate nominative
4. Predicate adjective
5. Action verb
Tell what you think a direct object is:
_________________.
• A direct object is a noun, pronoun, or word
group that tells who or what receives the
action of the verb
• A direct object CANNOT be in a
prepositional phrase
DIRECT OBJECT = ACTION VERB!!!!
We met Dr. Little. She threw the basketball.
Direct Object Practice I
Identify the direct object in the following sentences.
1. I can’t believe Susan told Bill a lie.
2. Mike rode the bike to school.
3. Blackman’s quarterback threw a touchdown in the end
zone.
4. In the story, Janet built a fire.
5. The officer chased the criminal down the street.
6. The rock hit the windshield last night.
7. Jane bought spaghetti and bread at Wal-Mart.
Direct Object Writing Activity I
Complete the following sentences by adding
verbs and direct objects:
1. The elf
2. The dragon
3. The king
4. The frog
5. The wolf
6. Frogs
Direct Object Practice II
Identify the direct object in the following sentences.
Rewrite the sentence. Circle the verb. Underline the
direct object.
1. The Siberian husky bit the mailman
2. Jane has knit three sweaters this winter.
3. When she tripped on the stairs, Janet hurt her ankle.
4. Have you ever read A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine
L'Engle?
5. Pam has not made a decision about her job.
Direct Object Writing Activity II
Compose three complete sentences concerning this
photograph. Each sentence must contain a direct
object. Circle the verb and underline the direct object.
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An indirect object is a noun, pronoun, or word
group that sometimes appears in sentences
containing direct objects
Indirect objects tell to whom or for whom a
direct object is done.
Examples:
Pete left the waiter a tip.
Felecia threw Mike and Randall the ball.
Indirect objects CANNOT be in a
prepositional phrase
Without an indirect object: The captain
gave orders to the crew.
With an indirect object: The ship’s
captain gave the crew
orders.
Indirect Object Practice I
Identify the indirect object in the following sentence.
1. Lisa told the children a story about an elephant.
2. Eli handed the waiter a tip.
3. I will give the Salvation Army my donations.
4. We mailed Bobby a birthday gift.
5. I’ll tell you the truth.
6. I wish you and your friends great success.
7. The principal gave Jackie a compliment.
Indirect Object Writing Activity I
Rewrite the following sentences, adding indirect
objects.
1. The witch gave a poisoned apple.
2. Jack's mother sent a belated birthday
card.
3. Dorothy showed her new ruby
slippers.
Indirect Object Practice II
Identify the indirect object in the following sentences.
1.We bought Mike and Randall tickets to the Titans game.
2.They could hardly contain their excitement!
3.Mike drove all of us to the game in his 2011 BMW.
4.A friend sent me a text message when we arrived.
5.Sadly, the rain poured buckets on us by halftime.
• A predicate nominative is a word or
word group in the predicate that
identifies the subject
• Predicate nominative occur after a
LINKING VERB.
• She is a talented athlete.
Predicate Nominative Practice I
Identify the predicate nominative in the following
sentences.
1. Michael Jordan was a very famous basketball player.
2. She has become a very talented young
woman.
3. His main interests were charity work and
championships.
4. Murfreesboro was briefly the capital of
Tennessee.
5. Mr. Lopez is our new neighbor; his wife was a teacher in
Connecticut.
6. Patricia was the star of the school play.
7. He was a very famous director and producer of
motion
pictures.
Predicate Nominative Practice II
Identify the predicate nominative in the following
sentences.
1. Fred Astaire was a an actor and a dancer.
2. His solo dances were very sophisticated.
3. His career was long and brilliant.
4. In many movies, Ginger Rogers was his dancing
partner.
5. Her favorite sports are volleyball and hockey.
6. My favorite book is The Kite Runner.
7. Is the girl in the green parka your sister?
Predicate Nominative Writing Activity I
Complete the following sentences by adding predicate
nominatives. Add linking verbs when necessary.
1. The story is a
2. The stepmother was a
3. Her happiness was
4. The creature
5. The creature
• A predicate adjective gives information
about the subject of a sentence.
• Predicate adjective occurs after a
LINKING VERB
• The troll's tea was harsh.
Predicate Adjective Practice I
Identify the predicate adjective in the following sentences.
1. Everyone felt good about the decision.
2. The milk in this container smells sour.
3. Don't the black beans mixed with rice and onions
taste
delicious?
4. The situation appears dangerous and complicated.
5. Everyone remained calm during the emergency.
6. Why does the water in that pond look green?
7. During Annie Dillard's speech, the audience grew
thoughtful and
then enthusiastic.
8. Jan stays cheerful most of the time.
9. She must be happy with her excellent results on the science midterm.
10. From my seat in the stadium, I thought the big bass drums sounded
too loud.
Predicate Adjective Writing Activity I
Complete the following sentences by adding predicate
adjectives. Add linking verbs when necessary.
1. The witch's teeth are
2. After his ordeal, Jack looked
3. Because she took a bite of the apple, Snow
White became
4. The giant
5. The elf
6. Achilles
7. During the cold night, the birds
Direct Object Practice II
1. The games brought students from many schools to our
city.
2. The young athletes are the force behind the program.
3. The pictures give us a glimpse into their everyday lives.
4. She looked relaxed and determined as the race began.
5. Teachers train contestants in many activities.
6. Sean’s excellent performance gave him confidence.
Direct Object Practice III
1. During his amazing career, he won four
championships.
2. John and Greg played four games of basketball last
night.
3. Late in the night we heard a noise.
4. For ten million dollars, the athlete switched teams.
5. Readers of this fiction writer love her detailed
characters and plot.
6. George wanted flags for his teammates.