Students practice grammar concepts like direct and indirect objects using sentences about swimming.

Let's solve this worksheet step by step. The goal is to understand and correctly complete each sentence using direct objects, indirect objects, and subject complements.

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Part 1: Add a direct object to complete each sentence

A direct object receives the action of the verb. It answers "what?" or "whom?"

1. Swimmers practice ______________ so they can swim the length of the pool.
→ *What do swimmers practice?*
✔ Answer: *Swimmers practice swimming techniques.*
(Or: *practice strokes*, *practice breathing*, etc.)

2. Aunt Jane took a ______________ to the ocean.
→ *What did Aunt Jane take?*
✔ Answer: *Aunt Jane took a towel to the ocean.*

3. Dad clapped his ______________ when he saw how far we swam.
→ *What did Dad clap?*
✔ Answer: *Dad clapped his hands.*

4. I won the ______________ at school.
→ *What did I win?*
✔ Answer: *I won the race at school.*

5. Gwen waved her ______________ to signal for help.
→ *What did Gwen wave?*
✔ Answer: *Gwen waved her arm to signal for help.*

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Part 2: Add an indirect object to complete each sentence

An indirect object tells *to whom* or *for whom* the action is done. It usually comes before the direct object.

1. Uncle Jim taught his ______________ the dog paddle.
→ *To whom did Uncle Jim teach?*
✔ Answer: *Uncle Jim taught his nephew the dog paddle.*

2. Bette gave a ______________ directions to the beach.
→ *To whom did Bette give directions?*
✔ Answer: *Bette gave a tourist directions to the beach.*

3. Cheryl taught ______________ the backstroke.
→ *To whom did Cheryl teach?*
✔ Answer: *Cheryl taught her students the backstroke.*

4. Show your ______________ the changing room.
→ *To whom are you showing the room?*
✔ Answer: *Show your friend the changing room.*

5. I gave my ______________ earplugs.
→ *To whom did I give earplugs?*
✔ Answer: *I gave my sister earplugs.*

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Part 3: Write three sentences about swimming. Use at least one indirect object, one direct object, and one subject complement.

Let’s break down what each part means:

- Indirect object: *to whom/for whom* (e.g., "gave her the towel")
- Direct object: *what* (e.g., "gave the towel")
- Subject complement: follows a linking verb (like *is, was, became*) and describes the subject (e.g., "She is a champion.")

Now, here are three example sentences that include all three:

1. My coach taught me the butterfly stroke.
- Indirect object: *me*
- Direct object: *the butterfly stroke*
- No subject complement here yet — we’ll add it in the next sentence.

2. I became a strong swimmer after months of training.
- Subject complement: *a strong swimmer* (describes "I")
- This sentence has no direct or indirect object, but it fulfills the subject complement requirement.

3. Mom gave my brother a new swimsuit.
- Indirect object: *my brother*
- Direct object: *a new swimsuit*

✔ All three required elements are used across the three sentences.

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✔ Final Answers

#### Part 1 – Direct Objects
1. swimming techniques
2. towel
3. hands
4. race
5. arm

#### Part 2 – Indirect Objects
1. nephew
2. tourist
3. students
4. friend
5. sister

#### Part 3 – Writing Task (Example)
1. My coach taught me the butterfly stroke.
2. I became a strong swimmer after months of training.
3. Mom gave my brother a new swimsuit.

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📝 Explanation Summary

- Direct Object: Receives the action. Answer "what?" or "whom?" after the verb.
- Indirect Object: Tells who receives the direct object. Often comes before the direct object.
- Subject Complement: Follows a linking verb and renames or describes the subject.

This worksheet helps build understanding of sentence structure and grammar essentials!

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