Subject, Verb, Object

REMINDERS Exercise 1

Underline the verbs in each of the following sentences.

A verb s a doing word
or action. It tells us Example: The teacher shouted at the naughty pupil.

what is being done. 1. I read my book form cover to cover.

2. The dog chased the woman across the field.
3. I wrote a shopping list in my new notebook.
4. He coughed and sneezed because he had a cold.
5. The robbers smashed the window and entered the warehouse.
6. The man stopped and turned when he heard me shout his name.
7. I gave my friend some flowers. I thought she would be pleased.
The subject of a 8. Julie wished she’s brought her coat with her as it was getting cold.
9. I knew that I would not win the competition.
sentence is whoever 10. The dog plodded along beside his owner.
or whatever is
performing the verb.
It could be a person, Exercise 2

place or thing (some

type of noun.) Look at the sentences below. Underline the subject and object in different
colours.

Example: Simon goes to the shops weekly.

1. The dog runs around the field wildly.

The object of a 2. Dad bought a new car.
3. My Nan fell off the bed.
sentence is the thing
4. I walked away from the building.
having the action 5. The ring glittered on my finger.
done to it. 6. George jumps over the gate every morning.
7. Melanie watched a sad film and cried uncontrollably.
8. The boss gave the employee a raise.
9. I bought a present for my sister.
10. The paper boy delivers my newspaper late most days.

C. Smy