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Direct/Indirect Objects & Predicate Nominatives/Adjectives

Authored by Heather Lamb

English

7th Grade

CCSS covered

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Direct/Indirect Objects & Predicate Nominatives/Adjectives
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This quiz focuses on grammar and sentence analysis, specifically targeting direct objects, indirect objects, and predicate adjectives. Based on the complexity of identifying sentence components and the analytical skills required, this material is most appropriate for 7th grade students who are developing more sophisticated understanding of sentence structure. Students need to master several core concepts to succeed: understanding that direct objects receive the action of verbs, recognizing that indirect objects identify who or what receives the direct object, and distinguishing predicate adjectives as descriptive words that follow linking verbs and describe the subject. The questions require students to parse sentence structure methodically, differentiate between various sentence elements, and apply grammatical rules to identify specific components within complete sentences. Created by Heather Lamb, an English teacher in the US who teaches grade 7. This quiz serves as an excellent tool for reinforcing fundamental grammar concepts that form the foundation for more advanced writing and language analysis. Teachers can deploy this assessment as a warm-up activity to activate prior knowledge before introducing new sentence patterns, use it for guided practice during grammar instruction, or assign it as homework to reinforce classroom learning. The quiz works particularly well for formative assessment, allowing teachers to quickly gauge student understanding and identify areas needing additional instruction. This content aligns with Common Core standards L.7.1, which requires students to demonstrate command of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking, specifically focusing on sentence structure and the function of phrases and clauses.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The indirect object is the person or thing that gets/receives the direct object.

true
false

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A direct object receives the action from the verb.

true
false

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Identify the direct object in the sentence:

My parents gave me a present for my birthday.

parents
me
present
birthday

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Identify the direct object in the sentence:

Sally sold Jim some tickets to her school play.

Sally
some
tickets
play

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Identify the indirect object in the sentence:

Sally sold Jim some tickets to her school play.

Sally
tickets
Jim
school

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Identify the direct objects:

The sun gives people warmth and light.

sun
warmth and light
people
light

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Identify the indirect object:

The sun gives people warmth and light.

people
sun
warmth
warmth and light

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

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