Direct Objects and Active and Passive Voice

Front

To find the direct object:

Back

find the verb and ask what or whom.

Front

Direct object in 'The syllabus was handed out by the professor'

Back

syllabus

Front

Direct object in: Daniel was watching the birds.

Back

birds

Front

Direct object in 'Mark was given a warning.'

Back

warning

Front

Direct object in: 'The ball was hit right out of the park.'

Back

ball

Front

Direct object in: 'A standing ovation was given to the guitar player.'

Back

ovation

Front

Direct object after verb indicates active voice.

Back

True

Front

Direct object before verb indicates passive voice.

Back

true

Front

Active or Passive?: The tree was cut down by my father.

Back

passive

Front

Active or passive?: Members of the class planted trees to help the environment.

Back

active