Action Verbs, Direct Objects, and Indirect Objects
Kristy gave Amy a pair of gloves.
action verb: gave
direct object: pair of gloves
indirect object: Amy
The puppy was tired after its walk.
Linking Verb: Was
Predicate Adjective: tired
are planning
present progressive
The screen door is banging in the wind.
helping verb: is
main verb: banging
(seek, future)
will seek
My brother’s dog ate quickly.
These flowers smell fabulous!
linking verb: smell
Predicate Adjective: fabulous
is trotting
present progressive
Reese's mother was applying for a new job.
helping verb: was
main verb: applying
(begin, present progressive)
am beginning
Kristina called a while ago.
Your eyes appear blue in certain kinds of light.
Linking verb: appear
Predicate adjective: blue
Had run
Past Perfect
Duane will participate in Sunday’s walk-a-thon.
helping verb: will
main verb: participate
(teach, past progressive)
was teaching
Would you bring me that newspaper, please?
Action Verb: Bring
Direct Object: Newspaper
Indirect Object: Me
Brittany will become president of the Math Club next month.
Linking verb: become
Predicate noun: President
was buying
past progressive
You should pass a water tower and a gas station.
helping verb: should
main verb: pass
(sleep, past)
slept
The new store at the mall offers customers many choices.
Action Verb: offers
Direct Object: choices
Indirect Object: customers
My locker mate is the best player on the junior varsity volleyball team.
Linking Verb: is
Predicate Noun: player
Predicate Adjective: None
eat
present
Do gerbils make interesting pets?
helping verb: Do
main verb: make
(know, past perfect)
had known