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. 1

    The subject of a sentence is a noun or pronoun that performs the verb.

  2. 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. 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

1

In the sentence, 'The chef cooked Emily a delicious meal,' identify the direct object.

2

Which of the following sentences contains an indirect object?

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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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