Lesson #1 assignments

Fitness Training-Verbs

Lesson One

Assignment



1. Sam sent me a card from Mexico.

    Sub = Sam; verb = sent; direct object = card

2. Mr. Johnson appointed Jake as the captain of the swim team.

    Sub = Mr. Johnson; verb = appointed; direct object = Jake

3. Damaged tankers usually cause oil spills.

    Sub = tankers; verb = cause; direct object = spills

4.  Fruits and vegetables are important sources of vitamins and minerals.

    Sub = Fruits and vegetables; verb = are; direct object = sources

5. Karmara is a volunteer at the Thanksgiving food pantry.

    Sub = Karmara; verb = is; direct object = volunteer

6. Sam gave me two tickets for the play.

    Sub = Sam; verb = gave; direct object = tickets

7. There is a log cabin in the clearing. 

    Sub = cabin; verb = is; direct object = there

8. The student body elects the student council president.

    Sub = body; verb = elects; direct object = president

9. Sam has always given me a birthday present.

    Sub = Sam; verb = given; direct object = present

10. Several people drowned in the flood.

    Sub = people; verb = drowned; direct object = none

11. He carried the suitcases to the car.

  Sub = he; verb = carried; direct object = suitcases

12. Everyone in my house rises early except me.

  Sub = everyone; verb = rises; direct object = me

13. The wind blew all night long.

    Sub = wind; verb = blew; direct object = night

14. Here is a list of addresses of people to contact.

    Sub = list; verb = is; direct object = none

15. All of the performers look young.

    Sub = all; verb = look; direct object = young

15. Both of her parents offered us a ride.

      Sub = both; verb = offered; direct object = ride

17. The loud ringing of my alarm wakes me every morning.

      Sub = ringing; verb = wakes; direct object = me

18. The telephone in the lobby rang.

      Sub = telephone; verb = rang; direct object = none

19. My beagle slept under my bed.

      Sub = beagle; verb = slept; direct object = none

20. Randy promised me a milkshake.

      Sub = Randy; verb = promised; direct object = milkshake



Written Exercise

         I was born in New Orleans, LA, and even after having moved nearly fifty years ago, I still consider it my home.  Each time I visit, I am greeted by sights, sounds and even smells that tell me ‘I’m home’.  The distinct Louisiana accent, the Mardi Gras flags displayed with pride or the rich, earthy smell that emanates from the ancient live oaks, all welcome me.

         What could possibly be more delightful than a walk through the Garden District?  Its quaint Victorian dollhouses drenched in verdant greens and vibrant flowers all set behind intricate wrought iron fences. Or a stroll along the River Walk, calliope music singing from the paddle wheeler boats, ending at the Café Dumonde for café au lait and beignets.

         Who could resists such tantalizing possibilities?  Even Hurricane Katrina couldn’t keep away.