Grammar and Language Workbook

each sentence that is in inverted order. If the sentence is in inverted order, draw one line under
the subject and two lines under each simple predicate.
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At the bottom of the old well lay many coins, trinkets, and other items.
1. There lived a man in an old cottage out on the headland.
2. Mow the lawn this morning, Ron.
3. Sound asleep, after the long, wearying day on the trail, were all of the cowboys.
4. Remember the lesson, Kevin.
5. Forget about it, Paul.
6. Inside a trunk in the attic were hidden an old wedding dress, photo albums of
unknown people, and a family Bible in a foreign language.
7. Work on this assignment until noon, Carlos.
8. Under the large elms and chestnuts sat the Union soldiers, weary and sad after the
battle.
9. Over the outfield wall sailed the ball.
10. Put that trampoline away, please.
11. There will be an exchange student with us next month.
12. Lift the boxes carefully.
13. Trim the hedges, Harley.
14. Here were the Hopewell earthworks and mounds at one time.
15. In the castle on the crest of the hill lived an ancient, noble family.
16. Here slept George Washington on the night of April 16, 1779.

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Lesson 16
Direct and Indirect Objects
A 
complement 
is a word or a phrase that completes the meaning of a verb. A 
direct object
is one type of complement. It answers the question what? or whom? after an action verb.
Alex built a model airplane. (Airplane answers the question Alex built what? )
An 
indirect object 
is also a complement. It answers the question to whom? for whom? to
what? or for what? after an action verb.
Alex gave me a model airplane for my birthday. (Me answers the question Alex gave a
model airplane to whom? )
 Exercise 1