1. Object Pronouns

2. ¿Qué? WHAT IS A DIRECT OBJECT?
The direct object answers the question WHAT or WHO in regard to what the subject is doing.
¿Qué?
For example, in the sentence “Bob eats an apple.” The direct object is the APPLE.

3. Let’s label some sentences...
Label the SUBJECT, VERB, and DIRECT OBJECT
Johnny plays with his dog.
SUBJECT
VERB
D.O.
Maria opens the door.
SUBJECT
D.O.
VERB
I talk often.
SOME SENTENCES HAVE NO DIRECT OBJECT!
SUBJECT
VERB

4. You try these… Mis amigos juegan baloncesto.
El perro de Leonardo come chocolate.
Su profesor de español enseña mucha gramatica a los estudiantes.

5. What is the D.O. in each sentence?
Yo quiero las revistas.
Preparamos comida para los pobres.
Compramos papas fritas para mis amigos.
Nosotros usamos la computadora.
Tú lees el libro.
Vamos a ver la televisión.
La clase estudia mucho.
Mis padres alquilan videos.

6. Direct Object Pronouns in Spanish
How do they work? me
nos
1. Identify the Direct Object of the sentence. te os
2. Choose what pronoun to use
Eliminate the D.O. and replace with the pronoun.
los las
lo / la
Roberto come
la pizza. la

7. Direct Object Pronouns
What is the problem with the following sentences?
Johnny likes his basketball.
Johnny bounces his basketball.
Johnny loves his basketball.
Johnny’s sister sat on his basketball. it it it it
We use BASKETBALL too much!!!!
What should we do?
USE A PRONOUN!!!

8. Where do we place the pronoun?
Before the conjugated verb.
Yo hago la tarea…………Yo la hago.

9. You try these. Re-write with a pronoun.
Como papas fritas.
Limpiamos la casa.
Haces la tarea.
Tú tienes que ver la television.
Los amigos están invitando a los muchachos.

10. WHAT IS An INDIRECT OBJECT?
The indirect object tells us WHO the direct object goes to.
¿Qué?
For example, in the sentence “He gives the book to María.” The direct object is BOOK, and the indirect object is María.

11. Let’s label some sentences...
Label the SUBJECT, VERB, DIRECT OBJECT, and INDIRECT OBJECT.
Johnny gives his dog a bone.
I give the book to my sister.
You tell the truth.
SOME SENTENCES HAVE NO INDIRECT OBJECT!

12. Let’s do some more…You find the INDIRECT OBJECT
I give a lecture to the kids.
We give the bill to Laura.
You have to tell the price to us.
Raul gave Eva the flowers.
Señor Rudis showed us the power point.
Mom serves enchiladas to her guests.
Ricky Martin gave the CD to my friends.

13. Indirect Object Pronouns
What is the problem with the following sentences?
I bought my friends a pizza.
I go to the movies with my friends.
I play baseball with my friends.
I have many classes with my friends.
THEM
THEM
THEM
TOO MANY FRIENDS!!!!
What should we do?
USE A PRONOUN!!! .

14. Indirect Object Pronouns in Spanish
How do they work? me
nos
1. Identify the Indirect Object of the sentence. te os
2. Choose what pronoun to use
Eliminate the I.D.O. and replace with the pronoun. le
les
Roberto cocinó la pizza
para nosotros
nos

15. You try these. Write with a pronoun.
She sings me a song.
We give the homework to our Spanish teacher.
They tell us the truth.
You buy me a gift.

16. THEY'RE EASY WITH PRACTICE!