Direct Object Recognition Practice

Direct Object Recognition Practice

Definition: A direct object will be a noun or pronoun that directly receives the action of the verb. The noun or pronoun will answer the questions, "whom?" or "what?", after the ACTION verb.

In order for a noun or pronoun to be a direct object, one must have:

An ACTION VERB
A noun or pronoun that follows the action verb and answers the questions, whom or what.

Exercise Directions:
Write down the direct object in the following sentences. (A few might not have a direct object, so be careful. Make sure the two items above are there before deciding.) Remember also that the direct object may be compound (2 or more).

1. Mary wrote a letter to her aunt.

2. The teacher handed out the exams to the students.

3. Bill sent an invitation to the party to his friends.

4. The cat ran down the street.

5. Mother baked the cake for her daughter's party.

6. Give the papers to the lawyer today.

7. The soup was salty.

8. Jose wrote the postcard and sent it to his parents.

9. The pilot expertly guided the plane through the storm.

10. The dancer walked slowly toward the exit sign.

11. Divide the money into 3 equal piles.

12. Louise and Juan made the decorations for the dance.

13. The quarterback threw the final touchdown pass and won the game for the team.

14. Both sides of my family were from England.

15. Gary plays baseball and football.