Let’s see what you remember…

1. Let’s see what you remember… • Direct object • Indirect object • Predicate nominative • Predicate adjective • Action verb • Linking verb

2. A direct object is a noun, pronoun, or word group that tells who/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.

3. I can’t believe Susan told Bill a lie. • Mike rode the bike to school. • Blackman’s quarterback threw a touchdown in the end zone. • In the story, Janet built a fire. • The officer chased the criminal down the street. • The rock hit the windshield last night. • Jane bought spaghetti and bread at Wal-Mart.

4. 8. We ate dinner and then saw the concert. 9. Bekah painted the rose and tulip for her project. 10. Our neighbor offered my mom a good price for the car. 11. The machine produces CD’s and DVD’s. 12. We studied until seven o’clock. 13. The storm crushed Illinois last night.

5. An indirect objectis a noun, pronoun, or word group that sometimes appears in sentences containing direct objects • Indirect objects tell to or what • Pete left the waiter a tip. • Felecia threw Mike and Randall the ball.

6. *** Indirect objects CANNOT be in a prepositional phrase - The captain gave orders to the crew. - The ship’s captain gave the crew orders.

7. Lisa told the children a story about an elephant. • Eli handed the waiter a tip. • I will give the Salvation Army my donations. • We mailed Bobby a birthday gift. • I’ll tell you the truth. • I wish you and your friends great success. • The principal gave Jackie a compliment.

8. We bought Mike and Randall tickets to the Titans game. • They could hardly contain their excitement! • Mike drove all of us to the game in his 2011 BMW. • A friend sent me a text message when we arrived. • Sadly, the rain poured buckets on us by halftime.

9. A predicate nominative is a word or word group in the predicate that identifies the subject • Predicate nominative = LINKING VERB • She is a talented athlete.

10. Michael Jordan was a very famous basketball player. • She has become a very talented young woman. • His main interests were charity work and championships. • Murfreesboro was briefly the capital of Tennessee. • Mr. Lopez is our new neighbor; his wife was a teacher in Connecticut. • Patricia was the star of the school play. • He was a very famous director and producer of motion pictures.

11. Fred Astaire was a an actor and a dancer. • His solo dances were very sophisticated. • His career was long and brilliant. • In many movies, Ginger Rogers was his dancing partner. • The clouds on the horizon look dark. • Her favorite sports are volleyball and hockey. • Those pears are inexpensive and delicious. • My favorite book is The Kite Runner. • Is the girl in the green parka your sister?

12. The games brought students from many schools to our city. • The young athletes are the force behind the program. • The pictures give us a glimpse into their everyday lives. • She looked relaxed and determined as the race began. • Teachers train contestants in many activities. • Sean’s excellent performance gave him confidence.

13. Ray Bradbury is a science fiction writer. • During his amazing career, he won four championships. • John and Greg played four games of basketball last night. • Late in the night we heard a noise. • For ten million dollars, the athlete switched teams. • Readers of this fiction writer love her detailed characters and plot. • George wanted flags for his teammates.