Parts of a Sentence Worksheet
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Exercise A
Choose the correct answer to name the part of the sentence in bold in each exercise.
1.
Ned was asking me a question about the meeting.
a) subject
b) predicate
c) verb
d) complement
2.
Did the spy know all of the country's secrets?
a) direct object
b) predicate
c) verb
d) subject
3.
Kelly is preparing dinner.
a) direct object
b) indirect object
c) predicate
d) object of the preposition
4.
You sent me a letter, but I lost it!
a) subject
b) predicate
c) direct object
d) indirect object
5.
Victor sells computers.
a) subject
b) direct object
c) indirect object
d) predicate
6.
My best friend is listening to the sound of the ocean.
a) object of the preposition
b) subject
c) predicate
d) complement
7.
Cricket is really fun!
a) subject
b) predicate
c) complement
d) verb
8.
Molly loves to play pool.
a) indirect object
b) direct object
c) object of the preposition
d) predicate
9.
Danny needs some help carrying those heavy files.
a) complement
b) direct object
c) indirect object
d) predicate
10.
Eddie has a present for us.
a) indirect object
b) direct object
c) object of the preposition
d) complement
Exercise B
Match the parts of sentences below with the parts of sentences in each exercise. Then write whether the section you added is a predicate or a complement.
a) wants to play all day long.
b) quite confused.
c) bought lots of new clothes.
d) operates the machine very well.
e) much stronger.
f) can jump very far.
g) solves them pretty easily.
h) is calling the plumber for some help.
i) very frightened.
j) so intelligent!
1.
Look at poor, scared Eric! He seems __________
This is a: ________________
2.
Ned is a professional forklift driver. He ___________
This is a: ________________
3.
My pet frog ___________
This is a: ________________
4.
Liam is still staring at that unclear sign. He looks ___________
This is a: ________________
5.
My dog is very energetic and playful. He ____________
This is a: ________________
6.
Damian was at the mall all day yesterday. He ____________
This is a: ________________
7.
Maggie speaks four languages! She is _____________
This is a: ________________
8.
Frank has some problems with his pipes at home. He _____________
This is a: ________________
9.
Matt is usually very good at puzzles and riddles. He ____________
This is a: ________________
10.
John spent a lot of time at the gym this month. He became ____________
This is a: ________________
Exercise C
For each exercise, write whether the verb in bold is a transitive verb, an intransitive verb, or a linking verb.
1.
Quinn saves money in his piggy bank.
This is: ________________
2.
Paul studies a lot.
This is: ________________
3.
The scout leader has a lot of experience.
This is: ________________
4.
Phil seems happy!
This is: ________________
5.
The pilot looks pretty worried!
This is: ________________
6.
Manny writes lots of notes to remind him what he has to do every day.
This is: ________________
7.
Lily always stretches before going for a run.
This is: ________________
8.
Nick is walking down the street and singing a song.
This is: ________________
9.
Kyle feels comfortable when he can sleep with his teddy bear.
This is: ________________
10.
Greg received some surprising news this morning.
This is: ________________
