
Finding Subjects, Predicates, and Objects
Grade 11 · ELA · 60 min· Common Core
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can identify subjects, predicates, direct objects, and indirect objects in complex sentences.
Warm-Up Video
Khan Academy · 4:43
Subject, direct object, and indirect object | Syntax | Khan Academy
Guided Notes
3 key 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.
Practice Questions
12 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Identify the subject, direct object, and indirect object in the following sentence: 'The teacher gave the students homework.'”
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