Direct and Indirect Objects

Direct Objects are nouns or pronouns that receive the action of the verb. answers “who?” or “what?”

Tips to find direct objects Find subject Find verb Then ask “who?” or “what?” is receiving the action of the verb?

The boy bought food. Examples What is being bought? subject verb direct object

Jane likes roses. Examples What is being liked? verb subject direct object

Indirect Object Nouns or pronouns in the predicate Answers to whom?, for whom?, to what?, for what? Think of indirect objects as receivers of the direct object. This may not ALWAYS work, but it will USUALLY work.

Tips to find Indirect Objects Find the subject Find the verb Find the direct object Find the noun that answers to whom?, for whom?, to what?, for what? Ask yourself who/whom received the direct object.

Examples The boy gave food to Jane. Who received the food? direct object subject The boy gave food to Jane. verb indirect object

He showed her a picture. He showed a picture to whom? indirect subject object subject He showed her a picture. verb direct object

The teacher gave Ted a test. Practice time!! The teacher gave Ted a test. Subject Verb Indirect Object Direct object Subject Verb Indirect object Direct object teacher gave Ted test

Loud music gives my mother a headache. Practice time!! Loud music gives my mother a headache. Subject Verb Indirect Object Direct object Subject Verb Indirect object Direct object music gives mother headache

Independent Practice Time! Complete the direct and indirect object section on your grammar review page.