Directions: Identify only the subject, the verb, and the direct object for each sentence. Example: A large dog guards the house across the street. subject: _____dog____________ / verb or verb phrase: ___guards_______ / direct object: ______house_______ 1. He visits his parents at least once every few weeks. subject: ______________ / verb or verb phrase: ________________________ / direct object: ________________ 2. Sleeping on this old mattress is hurting my back. subject: ______________ / verb or verb phrase: ________________________ / direct object: ________________ 3. A young boy played several songs on the piano during the party. subject: ______________ / verb or verb phrase: ________________________ / direct object: ________________ 4. Maria wasn’t able to finish her dinner. subject: ______________ / verb or verb phrase: ________________________ / direct object: ________________ 5. A bee flying around in the backyard stung my son. subject: ______________ / verb or verb phrase: ________________________ / direct object: ________________ 6. One of the best musicians at our school is playing guitar in this band. subject: ______________ / verb or verb phrase: ________________________ / direct object: ________________ 7. Our neighbors need a new front door. subject: ______________ / verb or verb phrase: ________________________ / direct object: ________________ 8. Walking long distances in the morning should improve your blood circulation. subject: ______________ / verb or verb phrase: ________________________ / direct object: ________________ 9. Before the morning rush hour, several snow plows quickly cleared snow from the streets. subject: ______________ / verb or verb phrase: ________________________ / direct object: ________________ 10. In order to prepare for a career in business, Sam studied accounting. subject: ______________ / verb or verb phrase: ________________________ / direct object: ________________ |