Pronoun and Direct Object
DIRECT OBJECTS
I OBJECT!
Think of direct objects as receiving the action of the verb.
Not every sentence will have a direct object.
In order to have a direct object you must have three things:
•
•
•
An action verb
The direct object must be a NOUN.
You can answer the question, “what?” or “whom?”*
Be sure to ask the correct question. Otherwise, you might find the subject. The correct question will follow this form: subject + verb+ WHAT? subject + verb+ WHOM?
Check out the example below.
action verb
Those countries export coffee.
noun
Ask: Those countries export WHAT? Those countries export WHOM?
Answer: Those countries export coffee.
Coffee is the direct object.
DIRECTIONS: In the sentences below, cross out the prepositional phrase. Underline the subject once, the verb/verb phrase twice, and label the direct object (DO).
1. We are picking trophies for our bowling league.
You can have more than one direct object. It’s a compound direct object. 2. Brightly colored buoys mark the positions of lobster traps.
3. My grandfather bakes apple pie to perfection.
4. After dinner, Stan washed the dishes.
5. Set the groceries on the kitchen counter.
HINT!
6. Can you find a direct object in this sentence?
7. The plumber took her tools with her.
8. Sean bought several posters and CDs for his dorm room.
9. Every person should have an appreciation for classical music.
10. Marla memorized the secret recipe for chicken curry.
© 2013 Masami W. Hansen
TERMS TO KNOW direct object
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DIRECT OBJECTS PRACTICE 1
DIRECTIONS: Write three of you own sentences with direct objects. Circle the direct object. Make sure to check that you have all three requirements.
1.
2.
3.
DIRECTIONS: In the sentences below, write the question you would ask to find the direct object. Then circle the direct objects.
1. He uses white paint and charcoal in his artwork.
2. The young girl hit the ball to right field.
3. Tammie read the
I OBJECT!
Think of direct objects as receiving the action of the verb.
Not every sentence will have a direct object.
In order to have a direct object you must have three things:
•
•
•
An action verb
The direct object must be a NOUN.
You can answer the question, “what?” or “whom?”*
Be sure to ask the correct question. Otherwise, you might find the subject. The correct question will follow this form: subject + verb+ WHAT? subject + verb+ WHOM?
Check out the example below.
action verb
Those countries export coffee.
noun
Ask: Those countries export WHAT? Those countries export WHOM?
Answer: Those countries export coffee.
Coffee is the direct object.
DIRECTIONS: In the sentences below, cross out the prepositional phrase. Underline the subject once, the verb/verb phrase twice, and label the direct object (DO).
1. We are picking trophies for our bowling league.
You can have more than one direct object. It’s a compound direct object. 2. Brightly colored buoys mark the positions of lobster traps.
3. My grandfather bakes apple pie to perfection.
4. After dinner, Stan washed the dishes.
5. Set the groceries on the kitchen counter.
HINT!
6. Can you find a direct object in this sentence?
7. The plumber took her tools with her.
8. Sean bought several posters and CDs for his dorm room.
9. Every person should have an appreciation for classical music.
10. Marla memorized the secret recipe for chicken curry.
© 2013 Masami W. Hansen
TERMS TO KNOW direct object
31
DIRECT OBJECTS PRACTICE 1
DIRECTIONS: Write three of you own sentences with direct objects. Circle the direct object. Make sure to check that you have all three requirements.
1.
2.
3.
DIRECTIONS: In the sentences below, write the question you would ask to find the direct object. Then circle the direct objects.
1. He uses white paint and charcoal in his artwork.
2. The young girl hit the ball to right field.
3. Tammie read the