Direct and Indirect Object Miss Carla León - 2017
Direct Object Note: They are nouns or pronouns Question: WHAT - WHOM A direct object is a noun or pronoun that receives the action of a verb. Note: They are nouns or pronouns Question: WHAT - WHOM Miss Carla León - 2017
Examples To find the direct object ask “What?” or “Whom?” after an action verb. The old man chewed his food. The dog dug a hole under the fence. Miss Carla León - 2017
Identify the Direct Objects in the following sentences. 1. The two boys dug a hole in the sand. 2. Michelangelo painted those magnificent murals on the ceiling. 3. I deposited my savings in the bank. 4. Next week we will watch a solar eclipse. 5. The wind blew my hat into the air. Miss Carla León - 2017
Indirect Objects There is never an indirect object unless there is a Direct Object. An Indirect Object is a noun or pronoun that comes AFTER an action verb and BEFORE the direct object. It answers the questions: To or For Whom? To or For What? Miss Carla León - 2017
EXAMPLES: The scientist gave the students a lecture. Ms. Peterson told her son the good news. To whom? To whom? Subject Verb Direct Object Miss Carla León - 2017
Identify the Indirect Object in the following sentences: KEEP IN MIND THE FOLLOWING PATTERN: Subject + Verb + Indirect Object + Direct Object 1. She bought me some cotton candy at the fair. 2. Following the game, we gave the other team a cheer. 3. I left Mom a message so she wouldn’t worry. 4. The company offered my father a promotion. 5. Will you bring my brother and me some souvenirs of your trip? Miss Carla León - 2017