2. What Are They?  Direct Objects can be nouns, pronouns, phrases, or clauses.  Direct objects will follow a transitive verb (an action verb)  TIPS AND TRICKS

3. How To Find Them—Tips and Tricks  Identify the subject of the sentence (the Who or What) and identify the verb of the sentence (the action of the sentence) and then ask WHO or WHAT is receiving the action. The formula: SUBJECT+VERB+WHO or WHAT= DIRECT OBJECT For Example: 1. Zippy and Maurice played soccer with a grapefruit pulled from a backyard tree. Use the formula: Subjects: Verb: Direct Object: 2. Ariel hates biting her nails. Use the formula: Subjects: Verb: Direct Object:

4. Rules for an In Direct Object 1. The sentence must have a transitive verb (action verb). 2. The sentence must have a direct object (something that receives the action of the verb). The Formula: Verb+direct object +who or what=Indirect Object For Example: 1. Paula passed the parcel to her father. Verb: Direct Object: (Who Received the Parcel) Indirect Object:

5. Directions: 1. Copy the following sentences onto the Check Out Ticket 2. Underline the SUBJECTS in EACH sentence once. 3. Underline the VERBS in EACH sentence twice. 4. Circle the DIRECT OBJECTS in EACH sentence. 5. BOX the INDIRECT OBJECTS in EACH sentence. 6. Lastly, label each part of speech in this format: Subject: Verb: Direct Object: Indirect Object:

6. 1. Alexis passed the note to Parker. 2. He ate the cookies. 3. He threw the Frisbee to his dad. 4. I read the book fast.