Finding Subjects, Predicates, and Objects
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Objective
I can identify subjects, predicates, direct objects, and indirect objects in complex sentences.
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Key concepts
3 concepts
- 1
The subject of a sentence is a noun or pronoun that performs the verb.
- 2
A direct object is the main thing in the sentence that is acted upon, while an indirect object signifies the recipient of something.
- 3
In the sentence 'Wanda gave Louie a gift card,' Wanda is the subject, gift card is the direct object, and Louie is the indirect object.
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Practice
12 questions
In the sentence, 'The chef cooked Emily a delicious meal,' identify the direct object.
Which of the following sentences contains an indirect object?
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Exit ticket
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“Identify the subject, direct object, and indirect object in the following sentence: 'The teacher gave the students homework.'”
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