WOL Day 3 for Practice—Tale: Predicate Verbs & Direct Objects

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What is a predicate verb?

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A predicate verb is the part of a sentence that tells what the subject does or is. It usually includes the main verb and any helping verbs.

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What is a direct object?

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A direct object is a noun or pronoun that receives the action of the verb in a sentence. It answers the question 'what?' or 'whom?' after the verb.

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

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Predicate verb: chased, Direct object: the mouse.

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Identify the predicate verb and direct object in the sentence: 'She reads books.'

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Predicate verb: reads, Direct object: books.

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Identify the predicate verb and direct object in the sentence: 'They built a sandcastle.'

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Predicate verb: built, Direct object: a sandcastle.

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Identify the predicate verb and direct object in the sentence: 'He gave her a gift.'

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Predicate verb: gave, Direct object: a gift.

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What is the predicate verb in the sentence: 'The dog barked loudly.'

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Predicate verb: barked.

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What is the direct object in the sentence: 'The teacher explained the lesson.'

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Direct object: the lesson.

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Identify the predicate verb and direct object in the sentence: 'The children played soccer.'

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Predicate verb: played, Direct object: soccer.

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Identify the predicate verb and direct object in the sentence: 'The chef cooked dinner.'

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Predicate verb: cooked, Direct object: dinner.