Parts of a Sentence

Front

What is a direct object?

Back

A direct object is a noun or pronoun that receives the action of a verb in a sentence.

Front

Identify the direct object in the sentence: 'The cat chased the mouse.'

Back

mouse

Front

What is a simple subject?

Back

The simple subject is the main word or words in a subject that tell who or what the sentence is about, without any modifiers.

Front

Identify the simple subject in the sentence: 'The tall man walked quickly.'

Back

man

Front

What is an adverb?

Back

An adverb is a word that modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb, often ending in '-ly'.

Front

Identify the adverb in the sentence: 'She sings beautifully.'

Back

beautifully

Front

What is a predicate adjective?

Back

A predicate adjective is an adjective that follows a linking verb and describes the subject.

Front

Identify the predicate adjective in the sentence: 'The flowers are beautiful.'

Back

beautiful

Front

What is a subject in a sentence?

Back

The subject is the part of the sentence that tells who or what the sentence is about.

Front

Identify the subject in the sentence: 'The dog barked loudly.'

Back

The dog