Direct Objects

What is a direct object?

• A noun or pronoun that follows a linking verb.

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

• A noun or pronoun at the end of a prepositional phrase.

• A word that describes a noun or pronoun.

Which of the following sentences does NOT contain a direct object?

• The chef prepared a delicious meal.

• The students studied diligently.

• She wrote a letter.

• He built a house.

In the sentence "My neighbor takes his dog to the park," what is "park"?

• A direct object

• An indirect object

• An object of the preposition

• A subject complement

In the sentence "My cat watches her reflection," what is the direct object?

• cat

• watches

• her

• reflection