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In the above sentence, presented is the verb, education is the direct object, and me is the
            indirect object. For example:

               The company sent him a bouquet.
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            In the above sentence, sent is the verb, him is the indirect object, and bouquet is the
            direct object.

                                                    Practice Time 1



        A.  In the sentences given below, identify the subjects and their attribute.
              1.  Rahul’s father is a doctor.
                 Subject:  _______________                           Attribute:  _______________

              2.  A barking dog seldom bites.
                 Subject:  _______________                           Attribute:  _______________

              3.  His teacher scolded him.
                 Subject:  _______________                           Attribute:  _______________
              4.  Young boys climbed the mountain.

                 Subject:  _______________                           Attribute:  _______________
              5.  The table is made of teak wood.

                 Subject:  _______________                           Attribute:  _______________
              6.  White clouds covered the blue sky.
                 Subject:  _______________                           Attribute:  _______________

              7.  A boy knocked at the door.
                 Subject:  _______________                           Attribute:  _______________

              8.  Fresh milk is wholesome.
                 Subject:  _______________                           Attribute:  _______________
              9.  Her face turned pale.

                 Subject:  _______________                           Attribute:  _______________
            10.  Rahul�s car is parked here.

                 Subject:  _______________                           Attribute:  _______________                  Structure of Sentences
        B.  State whether the underlined words are direct or indirect objects.

              1.  Please pass me the butter.                                                  _______________
              2.  Post this packet.                                                           _______________
              3.  Don’t give me complaints again.                                             _______________
              4.  Will you sell Vikram the eggs?                                              _______________

              5.  Hurry up and send father the medicine.                                      _______________
              6.  He invited John to his wedding ceremony.                                    _______________
              7.  We sent her a postcard.                                                     _______________
              8.  Rahul repaired his bicycle.                                                 _______________



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