6th Grade Verb Practice

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What is a direct object in a sentence?

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A direct object is a noun or pronoun that receives the action of a verb and answers the question 'what?' or 'whom?' after the verb.

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Identify the direct object in the sentence: 'We colored with crayons and markers.'

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crayons/markers

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Identify the direct object in the sentence: 'We bought gifts for the children in the hospital.'

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gifts

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What is a transitive verb?

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A transitive verb is a verb that requires one or more objects to complete its meaning.

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Is the verb 'speak' in the sentence 'The students speak Spanish in class' transitive or intransitive?

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Transitive

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What is an intransitive verb?

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An intransitive verb is a verb that does not require a direct object to complete its meaning.

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Identify the action verb in the sentence: 'In class we talk about US Presidents.'

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talk

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What is the main verb in a sentence?

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The main verb is the verb that expresses the primary action or state of being in the sentence.

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Identify the main verb in the sentence: 'The door has been locked for days.'

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locked

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What is the difference between a transitive and intransitive verb?

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A transitive verb requires a direct object, while an intransitive verb does not.