Direct Objects

Direct Objects

What did (the subject) (verb)?

Before we Begin

We need to talk a bit about Action Verbs

Action Verbs

Some action verbs don't use any other words to complete their meaning.

The apple fell.

Multiple Choice

What is the verb in the following sentence:

The apple fell.

• The

• Fell

• Apple

The apple fell.

That's it. The apple fell. The meaning of the verb in this sentence is complete without any additional words.

The flower bloomed.

Multiple Choice

What is the verb in the following sentence:

The flower bloomed.

• Flower

• The

• Bloomed

The flower bloomed.

That's it. The flower bloomed. The meaning of the verb in this sentence is complete without any additional words.

Action Verbs

Some action verbs do use other words to complete their meaning.

Monique raked the leaves.

The object, leaves, completes the meaning of the verb.

Roger kicked the ball.

The object, ball, completes the meaning of the verb.

Sophia poured the water.

The object, water, completes the meaning of the verb.

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These are words that complete the meaning of an action verb.

What did (the subject) (verb)?

Ask this to find the direct object.

Multiple Choice

What did Roger kick?

• the ball

• the ground

• Nothing. He just kicked.

• himself

Multiple Choice

What did Monique rake?

• water

• leaves

• Nothing. She just raked.

• her little sister

Multiple Choice

What did Sophia pour?

• water

• milk

• Nothing. She just poured.

• liquid gold

Direct Objects

Words that complete the meaning of an action verb are direct objects.

What did (the subject) (verb)?

Ask this to find the direct object.