Parts of a Sentence Worksheet
Parts of a Sentence
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Name:
Date:
Subject
Who or what does the action.
🔍 The dog ran.
Verb
The action or state of being.
🏃♂️ The dog ran.
Direct Object
Receives the verb's action directly.
🍖 Fed the dog.
Preposition
Shows where, when, or how.
🌳 in the yard.
Directions: Read each sentence. First, circle the Subject and underline the Predicate. Then, write the Subject, Verb, Direct Object, and Preposition in the matching boxes below!
1 I study English. Sample Case
Subject: I
Verb: study
Direct Object: English
2 John drives to work every day in his new car.
Subject:
Verb:
Direct Object:
Preposition:
3 Sarah doesn't walk slowly. She walks quickly.
Subject:
Verb:
Direct Object:
4 I need a pen because I want to write some notes.
Subject:
Verb:
Direct Object:
5 Are you going to study for tomorrow's test?
Subject:
Verb:
Direct Object:
Preposition:
6 I'm hungry. When can we eat lunch?
Subject:
Verb:
Direct Object:
7 My book isn't old. I bought it yesterday. It's new.
Subject:
Verb:
Direct Object:
8 The sky is black at night but it is blue during the day.
Subject:
Verb:
Direct Object:
Preposition:
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Parts of a Sentence
Keep investigating those sentences! 🌟
Name:
You are doing awesome! Remember, some sentences have more than one part. Just look for the verbs to guide you.
9 Are you hungry? I have an apple in my bag. You can have it.
Subject:
Verb:
Direct Object:
Preposition:
10 I like that movie. I think it's very good.
Subject:
Verb:
Direct Object:
11 Ireland is a small country but Canada is a big country.
Subject:
Verb:
Direct Object:
12 My brother doesn't take a bus to work. He likes to drive to work.
Subject:
Verb:
Direct Object:
Preposition:
13 I don't want to make any mistakes. I want to do my work carefully.
Subject:
Verb:
Direct Object:
14 Please talk quietly in the library. Don't make lots of noise.
Subject:
Verb:
Direct Object:
Preposition:
15 I want to write the phone number so I don't forget it.
Subject:
Verb:
Direct Object:
16 The food is cooking slowly in the oven. We have to wait another hour.
Subject:
Verb:
Direct Object:
Preposition:
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Parts of a Sentence Answer Key
Master Answer Key
Parts of a Sentence (TEACHER KEY)
Quick-grade master guide with all answers pre-filled.
Grade 4-6 Grammar Key
Subject
Circled / Blue
Verb
Prefilled Red
Direct Object
Prefilled Red
Preposition
Prefilled Red
Grading Guide: Preposition boxes are dynamically shown only for sentences containing prepositional phrases. Full answers are printed below.
1 I study English. Example
Subject: I
Verb: study
Direct Object: English
2 John drives to work every day in his new car.
Subject: John
Verb: drives
Direct Object: car / work
Preposition: to work / in car
3 Sarah doesn't walk slowly. She walks quickly.
Subject: Sarah / She
Verb: walk / walks
Direct Object: None
4 I need a pen because I want to write some notes.
Subject: I / I
Verb: need / want
Direct Object: pen / notes
5 Are you going to study for tomorrow's test?
Subject: you
Verb: study / going
Direct Object: test
Preposition: for test
6 I'm hungry. When can we eat lunch?
Subject: I / we
Verb: eat
Direct Object: lunch
7 My book isn't old. I bought it yesterday. It's new.
Subject: book / I / It
Verb: bought
Direct Object: it / book
8 The sky is black at night but it is blue during the day.
Subject: sky / it
Verb: is / is
Direct Object: None
Preposition: at night / during day
Level 1 Key: Basics Page 1 of 2
Master Answer Key
Parts of a Sentence (TEACHER KEY)
Quick-grade master guide with all answers pre-filled.
💡 Grading Hint: Imperative sentences (e.g. Sentence 14) have an implied subject "you". Give students full credit if they write "you" or leave the subject circle blank but mention it.
9 Are you hungry? I have an apple in my bag. You can have it.
Subject: you / I / You
Verb: have
Direct Object: apple / it
Preposition: in my bag
10 I like that movie. I think it's very good.
Subject: I / I / it
