Practice Makes Perfect: Exploring Grammar - Muschla Gary Robert 2010

Walking on a Tightrope
Direct Objects
Verbs

Tightrope walkers perform in circuses and carnivals. What is a person who walks a tightrope called?

To answer the question, read each sentence below. Find the direct object. In the parentheses after each sentence, a letter is called for. Find this letter in the direct object. Write the letter in the space above the direct object’s sentence number at the bottom of the page. The first one is done for you.

1. Jenna’s Uncle Jimmy entertains people. (fifth letter)

2. Jenna watched her uncle’s show at the circus. (first letter)

3. Uncle Jimmy crossed a wire high above the ground. (second letter)

4. Jenna clapped her hands in appreciation of his skill. (third letter)

5. The audience enjoyed the performance. (fourth letter)

6. Uncle Jimmy heard the applause. (first letter)

7. Someone threw a bouquet of flowers to him. (first letter)

8. He flashed a smile to the crowd. (second letter)

9. Each day he practices his act. (third letter)

10. He loves the circus. (fifth letter)