SUBJECT + VERB + OBJECT

Directions: Identify only the subject, the verb, and the direct object for each sentence.

Example: A large dog guards the house across the street.

subject: _____dog____________ / verb or verb phrase: ___guards_______ / direct

object: ______house_______

1. He visits his parents at least once every few weeks.

subject: ______________ / verb or verb phrase: ________________________ / direct object:

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2. Sleeping on this old mattress is hurting my back.

subject: ______________ / verb or verb phrase: ________________________ / direct object:

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3. A young boy played several songs on the piano during the party.

subject: ______________ / verb or verb phrase: ________________________ / direct object:

________________

4. Maria wasn't able to finish her dinner.

subject: ______________ / verb or verb phrase: ________________________ / direct object:

________________

5. A bee flying around in the backyard stung my son.

subject: ______________ / verb or verb phrase: ________________________ / direct object:

________________

6. One of the best musicians at our school is playing guitar in this band.

subject: ______________ / verb or verb phrase: ________________________ / direct object:

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7. Our neighbours need a new front door.

subject: ______________ / verb or verb phrase: ________________________ / direct object:

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8. Walking long distances in the morning should improve your blood circulation.

subject: ______________ / verb or verb phrase: ________________________ / direct object:

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9. Before the morning rush hour, several snow ploughs quickly cleared snow from the streets.

subject: ______________ / verb or verb phrase: ________________________ / direct object:

________________

10. In order to prepare for a career in business, Sam studied accounting.

subject: ______________ / verb or verb phrase: ________________________ / direct object:

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11. In my free time, I enjoy listening to the music.

subject: ______________ / verb or verb phrase: ________________________ / direct object:

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12. Since he was beaten badly by the delinquents, Ahmad took up boxing.

subject: ______________ / verb or verb phrase: ________________________ / direct object:

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13. To get a medical degree is her goal.

subject: ______________ / verb or verb phrase: ________________________ / direct object:

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14. Our flight time is delayed for 25 minutes.

subject: ______________ / verb or verb phrase: ________________________ / direct object:

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15. Sarah is surprised that he came all the way from Klang just to celebrate her birthday.

subject: ______________ / verb or verb phrase: ________________________ / direct object:

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