Direct and Indirect Objects

Front

What is an indirect object?

Back

An indirect object is the noun or pronoun that receives the direct object in a sentence.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

Front

True or False: The indirect object is always a person.

Back

False, the indirect object can be a person or a thing.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

Front

Identify the subject in the sentence: 'The teacher gave the students homework.'

Back

The subject is 'The teacher'.

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CCSS.L.1.1C

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

Front

What is a direct object?

Back

A direct object is the noun or pronoun that receives the action of the verb directly.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

Front

Identify the direct object in the sentence: 'She read the book.'

Back

The direct object is 'the book'.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

Front

What is the function of an indirect object in a sentence?

Back

The function of an indirect object is to indicate to whom or for whom the action of the verb is performed.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

Front

Identify the indirect object in the sentence: 'He sent his friend a postcard.'

Back

The indirect object is 'his friend'.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

Front

What is the difference between a direct object and an indirect object?

Back

A direct object receives the action of the verb directly, while an indirect object indicates to whom or for whom the action is done.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

Front

Identify the indirect object in the sentence: 'The chef cooked us a delicious meal.'

Back

The indirect object is 'us'.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

Front

True or False: Every sentence has both a direct object and an indirect object.

Back

False, not every sentence has both; some may have only one or neither.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I