Identifying Direct Objects in English Sentences

The video tutorial explains the concept of direct objects in sentences, highlighting how they receive the action of the verb. It distinguishes between subject and object pronouns, focusing on the correct usage of 'who' and 'whom'. The tutorial also covers how phrases and clauses can act as direct objects, providing practical examples to clarify these grammar rules. The video concludes with a call to action for viewers to subscribe for more grammar lessons.

What is a direct object in a sentence?

• The subject performing the action

• The person or thing receiving the action

• An adjective describing the subject

• The verb describing the action

In the sentence 'Dorothy chased her dog', what is the direct object?

• Dog

• Chased

• Dorothy

• Her

Which of the following is a subject pronoun?

• Whom

• Him

• They

• Her

Which pronoun would replace the direct object in the sentence 'Dorothy walked her dog'?

• Who

• They

• Him

• She

In the sentence 'Mr. Bennett praised his daughter', which pronoun can replace 'his daughter'?

• Her

• She

• Who

• They

Which of the following is an object pronoun?

• Us

• I

• Who

• We

In the sentence 'Bonnie loves riding horses', what is the direct object?

• Riding horses

• Loves

• Horses

• Bonnie

Which of the following sentences contains a clause acting as a direct object?

• Bonnie loves when her horse jumps over fences.

• Mr. Bennett praised his daughter.

• Dorothy walked her dog.

• Bonnie loves riding horses.

Which sentence is correct?

• Whom did Bill call?

• Who did Bill call?

• Whom is going to the party?

• Who is going to the party?

Which sentence is correct?

• Whom is going to the party?

• Who is going to the party?

• Whom did Bill call?

• Who did Bill call?