Interactive Guide Grade 5

Fifth Grade Core Subjects : : Grammar & Composition (Language of God, Level D)

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Direct Objects Max fed the cat. Max fed whom? He fed the cat. Cat is the direct object . Max took the bowl from the cat. Max took what? Max took the bowl. Bowl is the direct object.

Cat is not the direct object because Max did not take the cat. He took the bowl. Direct objects can follow action verbs. Direct objects receive the action of the verb. They answer the question ‘what’ or ‘whom’ and receive the action of the verb. The grumpy cat bit Max’s hand. The cat bit what? It bit Max’s hand. Hand receives the action of biting. Hand is the direct object. Circle the simple subject. Underline the simple predicate. Make a double line under the direct object. 1. Mary rode the donkey. A.

2. Joseph wanted a quiet room for Mary. 3. The tired innkeeper shook his head. 4. Instead, he opened the door to the humble stable. 5. Angels filled the night sky. 6. Wise Men brought magnificent gifts. 7. These three kings worshipped Jesus with awe. 8. The evil King Herod hated Jesus. 9. St. Joseph heard God’s warning about Herod in a dream. 10. The little family left Israel for the safety of Egypt. 11. Mary hugged the Infant tightly in her arms.

12. St. Joseph protected the Holy Family from harm. Turn to Appendix for writing exercises.

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