Direct & Indirect Objects
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Direct & Indirect Objects
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6th - 8th Grade
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This quiz focuses on the identification of direct and indirect objects within complete sentences, targeting fundamental grammar concepts appropriate for middle school students in grades 6-8. Students must demonstrate their understanding of sentence structure by distinguishing between direct objects (which receive the action of the verb directly) and indirect objects (which indicate to whom or for whom the action is performed). The core skills required include recognizing transitive verbs, understanding the relationship between subjects, verbs, and objects, and applying the syntactic patterns that govern object placement in English sentences. Students need to analyze each sentence systematically, first identifying the verb and subject, then determining which noun receives the action directly and which noun indicates the recipient or beneficiary of that action. This quiz was created by a classroom teacher who designed it for students studying middle school grammar and sentence structure. The assessment serves multiple instructional purposes, functioning effectively as a diagnostic tool to gauge students' current understanding of object identification, a focused practice exercise to reinforce grammatical concepts, or a formative assessment to guide future instruction on sentence analysis. Teachers can implement this quiz during grammar warm-ups to activate prior knowledge, assign it as independent practice to solidify learning, or use it as a review activity before more complex sentence structure lessons. The content aligns with Common Core standards L.6.1, L.7.1, and L.8.1, which emphasize demonstrating command of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking, particularly in understanding the function of phrases and clauses within sentences.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
What is the indirect object in the following sentence?
"Kareem gave the crowd a big smile."
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CCSS.L.3.1A
CCSS.L.3.1F
CCSS.L.3.1I
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the direct object in the following sentence?
"The eager salesperson sold the couple a new car."
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CCSS.L.3.1A
CCSS.L.3.1F
CCSS.L.3.1I
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
What is the indirect object in the following sentence?
"The company promises its employees annual pay increases."
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1A
CCSS.L.3.1F
CCSS.L.3.1I
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the direct object in the following sentence?
"Ms. Nishimura served her guest a traditional meal."
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CCSS.L.3.1A
CCSS.L.3.1F
CCSS.L.3.1I
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the indirect object in the following sentence?
"Sharlene made her brother and his friend costumes for the play."
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1A
CCSS.L.3.1F
CCSS.L.3.1I
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the direct object in the following sentence?
"Mrs. Kowalski fed her favorite horse a carrot."
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CCSS.L.3.1A
CCSS.L.3.1F
CCSS.L.3.1I
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
What is the indirect object in the following sentence?
"The Harrisons have left the university their art collection."
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1A
CCSS.L.3.1F
CCSS.L.3.1I
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