Pt6 Direct Objects or Predicate Words 1

A Direct Object follows an action verb in a sentence. But some verbs do not express action. They tell of a state of being. These “linking verbs” are not followed by direct objects; rather, linking verbs are followed by Predicate Words. Predicate adjectives, predicate nouns, and predicate pronouns are predicate words.

One easy way to sort this all out is this method:

Find the subject.

Find the verb.

Check for the “who” or “what” after the verb.

Now compare the subject and the object. If they are the same, the verb is linking and the object is a predicate word.

If they are different, the verb is action and the object is a direct object.

Directions: For each sentence, write the SUBJECT, VERB, OBJECT.

Then write down if the object is a D.O or P.W.

1. The mood at the party was joyful.
2. Colorful ceramic pots lined the tables.
3. A band played music in the plaza.
4. Our school held an art fair.
5. Students displayed their artwork.
6. We reward Scamp with dog biscuits.
7. Sharon remembered her umbrella.
8. Last summer the weather was hot and humid.
9. Rose missed the bus this morning.
10. The leaves were red and yellow.

Directions: For each sentence, write D.O or P.W. for each underlined word.

11. This old dress is perfect for the costume party.
12. Judy likes dill pickles.
13. We rode our bikes down to the canal and across the bridge.
14. The fourth question on the test was tricky.
15. That boy is a regular clown.
16. I know the names of all the Presidents.
17. Valentina Tereshkova was the first woman in space.
18. The kingfisher swallowed a frog and two fish.
19. Richard repaired his bike by himself.
20. The soda tastes bitter.