Predicate Verbs & Direct Objects Practice 3.1

Identify the direct object in the sentence: 'She threw the ball.'

• the ball

• threw

• She

• the

What is the difference between a predicate verb and a direct object?

• A predicate verb shows the action or state of being, while a direct object receives the action of the verb.

• A predicate verb is always in the past tense, while a direct object is always a noun.

• A predicate verb can only be a single word, while a direct object can be a phrase.

• A predicate verb is used in questions, while a direct object is used in statements.

What is an example of a sentence with both a predicate verb and a direct object?

• 'The teacher explained the lesson.'

• 'The cat sleeps on the mat.'

• 'She runs every morning.'

• 'He is a good friend.'

Identify the predicate verb in the sentence: 'The flowers bloomed beautifully.'

• bloomed

• flowers

• beautifully

• the

What is an example of a sentence without a direct object?

• 'He runs.' (There is no direct object because 'runs' does not act on anything.)

• 'She eats an apple.' (The direct object is 'an apple.')

• 'They are playing soccer.' (The direct object is 'soccer.')

• 'He reads books.' (The direct object is 'books.')

What is a compound predicate?

• A compound predicate consists of two or more verbs that share the same subject.

• A compound predicate is a single verb that stands alone.

• A compound predicate is a type of sentence that contains only one subject.

• A compound predicate is a phrase that describes an action without a subject.

What is a direct object?

• A noun or pronoun that receives the action of the verb in a sentence.

• A word that describes a verb.

• A subject that performs the action in a sentence.

• An adjective that modifies a noun.

What is the role of a predicate verb in a sentence?

• To express the action or state of being of the subject.

• To modify a noun or pronoun in the sentence.

• To connect the subject to additional information.

• To provide a description of the setting.

Identify the direct object in the sentence: 'She baked cookies.'

• cookies

• baked

• She

• the

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

• barked

• dog

• loudly

• the