Monday, November 11, 2013

homework for THURSDAY NOVEMBER 14th 2013

     Recognizing Direct Objects. Underline the verb in each of the following sentences. Then, circle the direct object.
1.      Rafael is cooking the hamburgers for the picnic.
2.      We enjoyed our trip to Lake Michigan.
3.      Some people brought cameras to the air show.
4.      Pam needs a new string for her guitar.   
5.      Mario hung posters in his room.
6.      Save your money for something special.
7.      At Pine Lake, Robert caught three trout.
8.      Gloria can repair small appliances such as toasters.
9.      After the accident the mechanic inspected the brakes.
10.    I am reading a letter from my cousin in Greece. 

Indentifying Indirect Objects. Underline the verb and circle the indirect object.

1. The gas station attendant sold Dirk a map.
2. The aviation museum offers students a discount.
3. Rolanda loaned Jan her book.
4. The clown handed the tiny child a balloon.
5. Kim showed Cynthia her latest design.
6. The bank gave new customers a special gift.
7. The usher handed Tina a program.
8. Mrs. Feldman told him the joke.
9. Louis fixed his brother a peanut butter sandwich.
10. Vivian showed them her pet snake.

Monday, November 4, 2013

please write everything in our note book (use arrows like we did in class to show which pronoun is associated with the noun)

Subject or Object Pronoun?
Remember that pronouns can be subjects or objects in sentences.
Choose the pronoun in ( ) that correctly completes each sentence.
Write it on the line.
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1. ___________has studied kung fu for years.  (He, Him)
subject pronoun object pronoun
 
2. The history of the martial arts is interesting to . (he, him)
subject pronoun object pronoun
 
 
3. _________know about many great warriors. (We, Us)
subject pronoun object pronoun
 
4.One of _____________ was a 13-year-old girl named Shuen Guan. (they, them)
subject pronoun object pronoun
 
5._________________ lived during the Jinn Dynasty, over 1600 years ago. (She, Her)
subject pronoun object pronoun
 
6.Her people had a nickname for____________ . (she, her)
subject pronoun object pronoun
 
7. _________called her “Little Tigress.” (They, Them)
subject pronoun object pronoun
 
8. When her town was attacked by bandits, no one would fight________ . (they, them)
subject pronoun object pronoun
 
9. ___________was the only one brave enough. (She, Her)
subject pronoun object pronoun
 
10. Shuen Guan fought her way through______________ and went for help.(they, them)
subject pronoun object pronoun

please write out the questions and answers in your note book for tommorrow.

http://www.miguelmllop.com/practice/intermediate/readingcomprehension/heart.pdf