1. Direct and Indirect Object
Miss Carla León

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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