Understanding Direct and Indirect Objects

What is a direct object in a sentence?

• A direct object is a phrase that modifies a verb.

• A direct object is an adjective that describes a noun.

• A direct object is the subject of a sentence.

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

Identify the direct object in the sentence: 'She gave him a book.'

• a book

• She

• him

• gave

What is an indirect object in a sentence?

• An indirect object is a noun or pronoun that indicates to whom or for whom the action of the verb is performed.

• An indirect object is always a verb in the sentence.

• An indirect object is a type of adjective that describes a noun.

• An indirect object is the main subject of the sentence.

Identify the indirect object in the sentence: 'He told her a story.'

• her

• told

• He

• a story

Can a sentence have both a direct and an indirect object?

• No, a sentence can only have a direct object.

• No, indirect objects are not allowed in sentences.

• Yes, but only in questions.

• Yes, a sentence can have both a direct and an indirect object.

Provide an example of a sentence with both a direct and an indirect object.

• She baked cookies for the party.

• She gave her friend a gift.

• They built a house together.

• He wrote a letter to his teacher.

What is the function of a direct object in a sentence?

• To provide additional information about the noun.

• To modify the verb in the sentence.

• The function of a direct object is to receive the action of the verb.

• To describe the subject of the sentence.

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

• The function of an indirect object is to indicate the recipient of the action.

• The function of an indirect object is to provide additional details about the verb.

• The function of an indirect object is to describe the action.

• The function of an indirect object is to modify the subject of the sentence.

Transform the sentence 'The teacher assigned homework' to include an indirect object.

• The teacher assigned homework to the parents.

• The teacher assigned homework to the class.

• The teacher gave the students homework.

• The teacher assigned the students homework.

In the sentence 'I sent my friend a letter', what is the direct object?

• my friend

• I

• a letter

• sent