Read each sentence. Sort it — does it have an Object (someone/something that receives the action) or No Object (the sentence is complete without one)?
Sort it!
1The baby giggled happily.
2The old bridge finally collapsed.
3The old man coughed suddenly.
4The postman delivered the parcel.
5The chef prepared a delicious meal.
6She wrote the composition carefully.
7The audience clapped loudly.
8The gardener watered the roses every evening.
Has an Object
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No Object
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2
Read each complete sentence. Write the Subject, Verb, and Object(s) yourself.
Label the Parts!
1.The tailor stitched a beautiful dress for the wedding.
Subject
Verb
Object(s)
Is the object a Direct Object, Indirect Object, Complement, or Adverbial? Explain in a full sentence.
2.The librarian arranged the new books neatly.
Subject
Verb
Object(s)
Is the object a Direct Object, Indirect Object, Complement, or Adverbial? Explain in a full sentence.
3.Our neighbour repaired the broken fence last week.
Subject
Verb
Object(s)
Is the object a Direct Object, Indirect Object, Complement, or Adverbial? Explain in a full sentence.
4.The children built a tall sandcastle on the beach.
Subject
Verb
Object(s)
Is the object a Direct Object, Indirect Object, Complement, or Adverbial? Explain in a full sentence.
3
Read each complete sentence. It has BOTH an indirect object (the receiver, usually a person) and a direct object (the thing given). Write the Subject, Verb, and Object(s) yourself.
Label the Parts!
1.My uncle gave me a wristwatch for my birthday.
Subject
Verb
Object(s)
Which object is the Indirect Object (the person), and which is the Direct Object (the thing)? Explain in a full sentence.
2.The coach taught the players a new strategy before the final.
Subject
Verb
Object(s)
Which object is the Indirect Object, and which is the Direct Object? Explain in a full sentence.
3.Grandmother told us an exciting story about her childhood.
Subject
Verb
Object(s)
Which object is the Indirect Object, and which is the Direct Object? Explain in a full sentence.
4.The waiter brought the customers their bill after dinner.
Subject
Verb
Object(s)
Which object is the Indirect Object, and which is the Direct Object? Explain in a full sentence.
