Subject and Object Identification Worksheet
A Grade 8 ELA worksheet focused on identifying subjects and objects in sentences, including direct objects, indirect objects, and objects of prepositions.
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Read each section carefully and follow the instructions to identify subjects, direct objects, indirect objects, and objects of prepositions.
Underline the simple subject in each sentence.
1. The quick brown fox jumped over the lazy dog.
2. My best friend and I are planning a trip to the mountains.
3. Through the dense fog, the lighthouse beam was barely visible.
4. Who ate the last slice of pizza?
5. The old, dusty books lay forgotten on the shelf.
Choose the sentence that contains a direct object.
1. Which sentence contains a direct object?
She ran quickly.
He painted a beautiful landscape.
They walked to the park.
The baby slept soundly.
2. In the sentence 'The chef prepared a gourmet meal for the guests,' what is the direct object?
chef
prepared
meal
guests
Underline the indirect object in each sentence. If there is no indirect object, write 'None'.
1. My grandmother knitted me a warm scarf.
2. The teacher gave the students an extra day to finish the project.
3. Please hand him the book.
4. She sang a beautiful song.
5. The company offered its employees a bonus.
Read the passage below. Identify and list three objects of prepositions from the text.
The old house stood on a hill overlooking the valley. Inside, dusty furniture was covered with white sheets. A small, wooden box sat on the mantelpiece, filled with forgotten letters from a distant past. Footprints in the dust led to a hidden door behind a tapestry.
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Match each term on the left with its correct definition on the right.
1. Subject
a. The noun or pronoun that receives the action of the verb.
2. Direct Object
b. The noun or pronoun that performs the action of the verb.
3. Indirect Object
c. The noun or pronoun that is indirectly affected by the action of the verb.
4. Object of a Preposition
d. The noun or pronoun that follows a preposition and completes its meaning.
Write two original sentences for each instruction below.
1. Write two sentences, each with a clear direct object.
2. Write two sentences, each containing an indirect object and a direct object.
3. Write two sentences, each with an object of a preposition.