Which word in bold type is the direct object of the verb? Choose the sentence.

My dog Tippy has a big appetite. He gobbles meals in three gulps. Then he pesters us for table scraps. This habit annoys my parents. Which word in bold type is a helping verb? Choose the sentence. Mika has a part in a class skit. She is playing a bumbling detective. Her lines are very funny. She will get a lot of laughs.

The air felt heavy. The sky was greenish-gray. Which sentence has the WRONG tense written beside it?

McCauley studies the piano. present He practiced hard for the recital. past He plays with great expression. past The audience will enjoy his performance. future Here's the next question.
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Which words correctly complete this sentence? Alonzo ____ pancakes on Sundays and they ____ great. makes . . . taste make . . . taste makes . . .tastes make . . . tastes
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Which word in bold type is NOT a linking verb? Choose the sentence. The birds seemed nervous.

The squirrels were running.

Which words correctly complete this sentence? David had ____ a picture of the bird before it ____ away. Which words correctly complete this sentence? Bailey and Cady ____ mild colds, but they ____ going to the party anyway. has . . . are have . . . is has . . . be have . . . are Which contraction is NOT written correctly? Choose the sentence. You mustn't splash the dye. It does'nt wash out. Shouldn't you wear an apron? I don't have one. gone learn . . . let teach . . . let learn . . . leave Which word correctly completes this sentence? The baby has_____________ to sleep. went teach . . . leave Which words correctly complete this sentence? We can't ____ Whiskers not to scratch the sofa, so we just ____ him do it. took . . . flown taken . . . flew taked . . . flew took . . . flied

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families Three lucky families vacation vacation in Florida What is the simple subject of this sentence? The lid of the trash barrel keeps out squirrels.

Which kind of sentence is this? Please pass me the tuna salad. declarative interrogative imperative exclamatory

Which sentence has a line between the complete subject and the complete predicate? The rain was / heavy in the city. Raindrops bounced / off of cars Streams / of water poured from umbrellas. Pigeons and sparrows / took shelter. What is the simple subject of this sentence? Three lucky families will win a vacation in Florida.

squirrels lid lid of the trash barrel trash barrel What is the subject of this sentence? Help your brother with his math homework. (You) brother math homework

Which sentence is written correctly? I just heard a riddle listen to this. Why didn't the pigs respect the hens. The hens were all chickens? What a corny riddle that is!