Action Verbs and Direct Objects
What is the action verb in this sentence?
Mr. Smith pays Tom to work for him.
pays
Insert the correct form of grow into this sentence.
Last year, Jim (grew, grows) two inches.
grew
A five paragraph essay must have an introduction, a conclusion, and how many body paragraphs?
Three
Which of these words is an indefinite pronoun?
A) He
B) Someone
B) Someone
Tell Dr. Jones
Doctor
This question only seems tough. We had one classmate who only joined a couple of classes. He never said a word. Now for the question: Do you remember his name?
Accept "Yes" or "No".
What is the direct object in this sentence?
Mrs. Brown bakes bread.
bread
Insert the correct form of see into this sentence.
Mary (saw, seen) the sign for the grocery store.
saw
A essay must have a main idea sentence (sometimes called a thesis statement). In which paragraph should the thesis statement be written?
A) Introduction
B) Body Paragraph 1
A) Introduction
Is the word she an indefinite pronoun?
No
Turn left on Elm St.
Street
Some people golf on golf courses. Some go to golf courses to hit balls on the driving range. But --- this classmate goes to an indoor range (sometimes). A simulator analyzes his shots. Mr. Hawley is thinking this indoor range thing is a good idea. Which classmate convinced him?
Jason
What are the action verb and the direct object in this sentence?
The students completed the assignment.
completed
assignment
Insert the correct form of lose into this sentence.
Pat has (lost, losted) her wallet.
lost
When we read a book, the lesson the author is trying to teach is called the
A) theme
B) exposition
theme
What is the indefinite pronoun in this sentence?
He told that teacher that someone had taken his pencil.
someone
The chairman of the meeting will be Prof. Smith.
Professor
This classmate wrote about a book with the main characters being animals. And she didn't just write about it once. She added to it after completing a first draft. Oh, and by the way, Mr. Hawley hesitated in mention grammar points while this classmate was writing since they seemed to interfere with her concentration.
Nina
What are the two action verbs in this sentence?
Mr. Smith walks and talk with his students.
walks
talks
Insert the correct form of tell into this sentence.
The student has (told, tolden) his mom about the exams.
told
TRUE or FALSE
Each body paragraph in an essay should have a main idea sentence.
True
What is the indefinite pronoun in this sentence?
None of the students know who he was.
None
We drove down First Ave.
Avenue
This classmate isn't really a classmate at all. He does show up for all classes. And he is far from quiet. He is capable of talking a blue streak (talking a lot). Some say this is his greatest strength. Others say it is his greatest weakness. Who is he?
Mr. Hawley
What are the two action verbs and two direct objects in this sentence?
The girl watched and enjoyed movies and musicals.
watched, enjoyed
movies, musicals
Insert the correct form of do into this sentence.
Sarah has (did, done) a good job this year.
done
We should be sure that the first sentence of the conclusion paragraph contains the words In Conclusion, and a restatement of what important sentence from the introduction?
A) Thesis Statement
B) Hook
Thesis Statement
What is the indefinite pronoun in this sentence?
Some of the people in the restaurant were loud.
Some
Does John live on Bronco Rd.?
Road
Peer back into the recess of your memory. Remember something your other classmate said or did. Share it! Let's see if you remember accurately!
Answers will vary