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12-verbs-7



True/False
Indicate whether the sentence or statement is true or false.
 

 1. 

B.7 A verb cannot have more than one direct object.
 

 2. 

B.7 “Whom?” or “what” are the questions that a direct object answers.
 

Multiple Choice
Identify the letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

 3. 

B.7 “The linebacker tackled the running back.”

What is the action verb?
a.
linebacker
c.
running back
b.
tackled
d.
None of the above
 

 4. 

B.7 “The linebacker tackled the running back.”

The verb in the sentence is a _________ verb.
a.
transitive
b.
intransitive
 

 5. 

B.7 “The boxer hit hard.”

The verb in the sentence is
a.
transitive.
b.
intransitive.
 

 6. 

B.7 “Johnny ran in the race for charity.”

What is the direct object in this sentence?
a.
Johnny
d.
charity
b.
ran
e.
There is not a direct object in this sentence.
c.
race
 

 7. 

B.7 “Johnny ran in the race for charity.”

What is the indirect object in this sentence?
a.
Johnny
d.
charity
b.
ran
e.
There is not an indirect object in this sentence.
c.
race
 

 8. 

B.7 “The kids gave the charity money.”

What is the direct object?
a.
kids
c.
charity
b.
gave
d.
money
 

 9. 

B.7 “12-verbs-7_files/i0110000.jpgThe woman went to the store to find a dresser. 12-verbs-7_files/i0110001.jpgShe searched and searched until she came upon the dresser that made her heart skip. 12-verbs-7_files/i0110002.jpgShe then rushed to the cashier with her money in hand to purchase her dream dresser.”

What is the verb in sentence 2?
a.
searched
d.
dresser
b.
until
e.
Both A and C
c.
came
 

 10. 

B.7 “12-verbs-7_files/i0120000.jpgWhen the owner finally left the room the dog jumped on the couch. 12-verbs-7_files/i0120001.jpgAfter some time had passed the dog fell asleep. 12-verbs-7_files/i0120002.jpgThe dog was suddenly woken up to the sounds of an angry owner.”

What is the verb in sentence 2?
a.
passed
c.
some
b.
fell
d.
Both A and B
 



 
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