SYNTAX II

2nd Activity

Verb Types and Objects

Read the following sentences and determine the type of verb in each one. Also, state the direct and indirect objects they may have. 

Again each one of you must analyze a different sentence

1. Karen gave a dog biscuit to the puppy.
2. The ATM machine spewed money at the surprised young woman.
3. The librarian carried the books and magazines to the researcher.
4. Walking to school on a fall day, the children selected fallen leaves for show-and-tell. 
5. Sparta defeated Athens in the Peloponnesian War.
6. The company hired a personable manager for its customer service position.
7. The child needs a speech therapist to help her improve her enunciation.
8. The people of China gave pandas to the people of the United States.
9. Gary decorated the cake as a surprise for his family.
10. Although she did not consider it a good influence, Jeanetta bought a new television for the family room. 
11. George is the captain.
12. The judge pronounced the judgment.
13. My sister looked worried.
14. Parents should be kind to their children.
15. Mother brought us tea.
16. The officer asked him several questions.
17. Let us send him our greetings.
18. We should keep our surroundings clean.
19. My aunt has brought me a computer.
20. The class elected Martin their monitor.
21. Our visit made the host happy.
22. This book is interesting.