Basic Grammar Skills

Lesson 4: Sentence Structure

Sentence Structure Review - Exercises

The following exercises are for Lesson Four. Please read the instructions carefully. Part One - Subjects and Verbs

Directions: Write the subject and the verb in each of the following sentences.

1. They were so happy after they were finally married.

2. Megan quietly sobbed as she watched her sister get married.

3. Sadey, my chihuahua, played with her squeaky toy before bedtime.

4. As I went outside one spring morning, I could smell the fresh flowers blooming.

5. I have always wanted to write novels.

6. They watched the basketball tournament every year.

7. After breakfast, Megan started working on her computer.

8. The basketball game didn't go the way they wanted it to.

9. Abby, my terrier mix, likes to chew on ice cubes everyday.

10. Tippy likes to chew on rawhide chews.

Part Two - Verb Tenses

Write the past tense for the following words.

1. come -

2. stop -

3. choose -

4. burst -

5. blow -

6. steal -

7. strike -

8. lie -

9. leave -

10. lay -

Part Three - Subject and Verb Agreements

Write five sentences using singular subject and singular verbs.

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Part Four - Subject and Verb Agreements

Write five sentences using plural subjects and plural verbs.

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Part Five - Direct Objects

Write five prepositional phrases. Underline the direct object of each phrase.

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Part Six - Indirect Objects

Write five sentences that contain indirect objects. Underline the indirect object in each sentence.

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