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Direct Objects Receiving the action

Direct Objects: �receive the action of the verb. �follow an action verb �verb may have helping verbs

Examples: �The teacher threw an eraser. �What was the object that the teacher threw? �Eraser, then, is the direct object; the eraser received the

Practice: I kicked the desk. �I pulled Jane’s hair. �I tossed the pencil. �

Remember: �Cross out prepositional phrases to help determine if a direct object is in the sentence. There will be fewer words left in the sentence.

1. The child grabbed the toy from his brother. 2. Susan chose the pick dress for the dance. 3. After dinner Father washed the dishes.

5. The girl hit the ball to left field. 6. The cook fried an egg in that frying pan. 7. During the ceremony, the speaker presented an award to the student.

9. The plumber took her tools with her. 10. The gardener chased the rabbits off his property. 11. The baby threw the rattle onto the floor. 12. The officer parked the car near the police station.

13. At the restaurant the waiters carry large trays. 14. The hikers carried their packs across town. 15. Set the groceries by the microwave oven.

Compound Direct Objects �A sentence may contain compound direct objects. �This means that there are two or more direct objects within a

Examples: A. The toddler chased the dog and cat around the house. B. The artist drew birds, flowers, and butterflies in

Exercise pg. 2: 1. We ate bacon and eggs for breakfast. 2. The traveler dropped his luggage and his keys beside me. 3. Within an hour, the detective had caught the burglar and his

4. During the sale, my mother purchased a new blouse and some earrings. 5. Nikki and Dakota baked cookies and coconut pie for the bake sale. 6. The farmer planted tomatoes and peppers in his garden. 7. Take fried chicken and potato salad on the picnic.

8. Before his trip, the pilot ironed his pants and shirt. 9. You will find the mop and broom in the laundry room. 10. Are you buying French fries and a soda at our favorite restaurant? 11. Some of the students took their books and notebooks with them.

12. The shopper selected fish and broccoli for dinner. 13. A couple received a toaster and a blender for a wedding gift. 14. I placed toys and other junk under my bed. 15. Over the door we hung ribbons and balloons for the birthday party.

Verbs: �The verb of a sentence expresses an action or simple states a fact. �Verbs that simply state a fact are often called state of being verbs.

Examples: �Jenny cut down the old oak tree. �(action) �Waiters set the table for the buffet. �(action) �Our senator is happy about the new law. �(fact) �My brother was in a bad mood.

Verbs Phrases: � When two or more words make up a verb. � The last word in a verb phrase is called the main verb. � Other words are called auxiliary (helping) verbs. � In a declarative (statement) sentence, the verb phrase is usually together. � In an interrogative (question) sentence, the verb phrase is often split. �Have my jeans been washed yet?

Don’t forget: �Put a line through prepositional phrases. �Put infinitive phrases in parentheses. �Put a box around an adverb (not, or

Exercise pg. 4 1. Will you answer the phone? 2. Dr. Jones must have shown your sister the x-rays. 3. May Connie and I leave now? 4. There must have been an accident on this corner.

5. Did Katy return her imperfect briefcase? 6. Was any chair sold for fifty dollars? 7. Peter should not have stayed at the park. 8. My student has had strep throat

9. Doesn’t your dad cook breakfast every Saturday morning? 10. They could fix the light after working hours. 11. I’m searching for the word in the dictionary. 12. Has anyone seen the Egyptian pyramids?

13. The jury might decide the verdict today. 14. I shall inform you of my decision. 15. That would never have occurred to me.