1. Katniss Everdeen smashed her opponent. Thor swung his mighty hammer. Legolas aimed his bow. Lebron James dunked the ball. The student grasped his golden pencil. Rapunzel dropped her curly, luxurious hair. What do these sentences all have in common?

2. Katniss Everdeen smashed her opponent. Thor swung his mighty hammer. Legolas aimed his bow. Lebron James dunked the ball. The student grasped his golden pencil. Rapunzel dropped her curly, luxurious hair. They all contain DIRECT OBJECTS.

3. Let’s see what you remember… 1.Direct object 2.Indirect object 3.Predicate nominative 4.Predicate adjective 5.Action verb 6.Linking verb

4. Tell what you think a direct object is: _________________.

5. A direct object is a noun, pronoun, or word group that tells who or what receives the action of the verb A direct object CANNOT be in a prepositional phrase DIRECT OBJECT = ACTION VERB!!!! We met Dr. Little. She threw the basketball.

6. Identify the direct object in the following sentences. 1.I can’t believe Susan told Bill a lie. 2.Mike rode the bike to school. 3.Blackman’s quarterback threw a touchdown in the end zone. 4.In the story, Janet built a fire. 5.The officer chased the criminal down the street. 6.The rock hit the windshield last night. 7.Jane bought spaghetti and bread at Wal-Mart. Direct Object Practice I

7. Complete the following sentences by adding verbs and direct objects: 1. The elf 2. The dragon 3. The king 4. The frog 5. The wolf 6. Frogs Direct Object Writing Activity I

8. Identify the direct object in the following sentences. Rewrite the sentence. Circle the verb. Underline the direct object. 1. The Siberian husky bit the mailman 2. Jane has knit three sweaters this winter. 3. When she tripped on the stairs, Janet hurt her ankle. 4. Have you ever read A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle? 5. Pam has not made a decision about her job. Direct Object Practice II

9. Compose three complete sentences concerning this photograph. Each sentence must contain a direct object. Circle the verb and underline the direct object. Direct Object Writing Activity II

10. An indirect object is a noun, pronoun, or word group that sometimes appears in sentences containing direct objects Indirect objects tell to whom or for whom a direct object is done. Examples: Pete left the waiter a tip. Felecia threw Mike and Randall the ball.

11. Indirect objects CANNOT be in a prepositional phrase Without an indirect object: The captain gave orders to the crew. With an indirect object: The ship’s captain gave the crew orders.

12. Identify the indirect object in the following sentence. 1.Lisa told the children a story about an elephant. 2.Eli handed the waiter a tip. 3.I will give the Salvation Army my donations. 4.We mailed Bobby a birthday gift. 5.I’ll tell you the truth. 6.I wish you and your friends great success. 7.The principal gave Jackie a compliment. Indirect Object Practice I

13. Rewrite the following sentences, adding indirect objects. 1. The witch gave a poisoned apple. 2. Jack's mother sent a belated birthday card. 3. Dorothy showed her new ruby slippers. Indirect Object Writing Activity I

14. Identify the indirect object in the following sentences. 1.We bought Mike and Randall tickets to the Titans game. 2.They could hardly contain their excitement! 3.Mike drove all of us to the game in his 2011 BMW. 4.A friend sent me a text message when we arrived. 5.Sadly, the rain poured buckets on us by halftime. Indirect Object Practice II

15. A predicate nominative is a word or word group in the predicate that identifies the subject Predicate nominative occur after a LINKING VERB. She is a talented athlete.

16. Identify the predicate nominative in the following sentences. 1. Michael Jordan was a very famous basketball player. 2. She has become a very talented young woman. 3. His main interests were charity work and championships. 4. Murfreesboro was briefly the capital of Tennessee. 5. Mr. Lopez is our new neighbor; his wife was a teacher in Connecticut. 6. Patricia was the star of the school play. 7. He was a very famous director and producer of motion pictures. Predicate Nominative Practice I

17. Identify the predicate nominative in the following sentences. 1. Fred Astaire was a an actor and a dancer. 2. His solo dances were very sophisticated. 3. His career was long and brilliant. 4. In many movies, Ginger Rogers was his dancing partner. 5. Her favorite sports are volleyball and hockey. 6. My favorite book is The Kite Runner. 7. Is the girl in the green parka your sister? Predicate Nominative Practice II

18. Complete the following sentences by adding predicate nominatives. Add linking verbs when necessary. 1. The story is a 2. The stepmother was a 3. Her happiness was 4. The creature 5. The creature Predicate Nominative Writing Activity I

19. A predicate adjective gives information about the subject of a sentence. Predicate adjective occurs after a LINKING VERB The troll's tea was harsh.

20. Identify the predicate adjective in the following sentences. 1. Everyone felt good about the decision. 2. The milk in this container smells sour. 3. Don't the black beans mixed with rice and onions taste delicious? 4. The situation appears dangerous and complicated. 5. Everyone remained calm during the emergency. 6. Why does the water in that pond look green? 7. During Annie Dillard's speech, the audience grew thoughtful and then enthusiastic. 8. Jan stays cheerful most of the time. 9. She must be happy with her excellent results on the science midterm. 10. From my seat in the stadium, I thought the big bass drums sounded too loud. Predicate Adjective Practice I

21. Complete the following sentences by adding predicate adjectives. Add linking verbs when necessary. 1. The witch's teeth are 2. After his ordeal, Jack looked 3. Because she took a bite of the apple, Snow White became 4. The giant 5. The elf 6. Achilles 7. During the cold night, the birds Predicate Adjective Writing Activity I

22. 1.The games brought students from many schools to our city. 2.The young athletes are the force behind the program. 3.The pictures give us a glimpse into their everyday lives. 4.She looked relaxed and determined as the race began. 5.Teachers train contestants in many activities. 6. Sean’s excellent performance gave him confidence. Direct Object Practice II

23. 1.During his amazing career, he won four championships. 2.John and Greg played four games of basketball last night. 3.Late in the night we heard a noise. 4.For ten million dollars, the athlete switched teams. 5.Readers of this fiction writer love her detailed characters and plot. 6.George wanted flags for his teammates. Direct Object Practice III