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In the sentence "The blue tit perched on a twig" it is the blue tit that is the subject and the twig that is the object.

Sentences (Subject and Object) 01

Subjects do actions; objects receive them. Master spotting both to write clearer KS3 sentences.

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Fascinating Fact:

Imperative sentences have an understood subject. Close the door means You close the door even though “you” is not written.

In KS3 English, you’ll learn to identify the subject (who or what does the verb) and the object (who or what receives it). Spotting each part helps you write accurate, well-structured sentences.

Key Terms

  • Subject: The person or thing that performs the action of the verb.
  • Direct object: The noun or pronoun that receives the action of the verb.
  • Indirect object: The noun or pronoun that benefits from the action; it often comes before the direct object.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What is the difference between subject and object in a sentence?

The subject does the action (e.g., Amir kicked). The object receives the action (e.g., kicked the ball). Ask “who/what did the verb?” for the subject and “what/whom?” for the object.

How can I find the object quickly in KS3 English?

Find the main verb, then ask “what?” or “whom?” after it. The answer is the direct object: “Sara read the novel.” If a person benefits, that’s the indirect object: “read her brother a story.”

Can a sentence have both a direct and an indirect object?

Yes. Example: “Jasmin gave her friend a pencil.” Subject = Jasmin; verb = gave; indirect object = her friend; direct object = a pencil.

Try These Related Quizzes

1 .
Choose the function of the capitalised word in the following sentence.
THE WOMAN drinks coffee.
Object
Preposition
Subject
Verb
"The woman" (subject) does the verb: "drinks"
2 .
Choose the function of the capitalised word in the following sentence.
The dog jumps over THE FENCE.
Object
Preposition
Subject
Verb
"The fence" is the object
3 .
Choose the function of the capitalised word in the following sentence.
The woman drinks COFFEE.
Object
Preposition
Subject
Verb
"Coffee", the object, receives the action of the verb, "drinks". If the sentence were rearranged into a passive construction, the coffee would become the subject: "the coffee was drunk by the woman". Such a construction would place more emphasis on the coffee than on the person who drank it
4 .
Choose the function of the capitalised word in the following sentence.
THE SHOP sells shoes.
Object
Preposition
Subject
Verb
"The shop" carries out the action, "sells". We don't think of shops as capable of action, but this becomes possible in grammatical terms!
5 .
Choose the function of the capitalised word in the following sentence.
THE DOG jumps over the fence.
Object
Preposition
Subject
Verb
"The dog" is the subject governing the verb
6 .
Choose the function of the capitalised word in the following sentence.
The team played in THE PARK.
Object
Preposition
Subject
Verb
"The park" is an object. It is being acted upon in some way (played) by the subject (the team)
7 .
Choose the function of the capitalised word in the following sentence.
The gardener grows FLOWERS.
Object
Preposition
Subject
Verb
"Flowers" are the recipient of the action in this sentence
8 .
Choose the function of the capitalised word in the following sentence.
The shop sells SHOES.
Object
Preposition
Subject
Verb
"Shoes", the object of the sentence, would answer the question, "What does the shop sell?"
9 .
Choose the function of the capitalised word in the following sentence.
The dog JUMPS over the fence.
Object
Preposition
Subject
Verb
The subject, "the dog", is doing the verb, "jumps"
10 .
Choose the function of the capitalised word in the following sentence.
THE TEAM played in the park.
Object
Preposition
Subject
Verb
"The team" (subject) carries out the verb "played"
You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - What is grammar?

Author:  Sue Daish (English Teacher, Principal Examiner & Published Author)
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