Direct Objects

What is a direct object in a sentence?

• The main thing being acted upon.

• The noun or pronoun that performs the verb.

• A descriptive word.

• The recipient of the action.

What does an indirect object signify in a sentence?

• The main thing being acted upon.

• The recipient of the direct object.

• The action performed by the subject.

• A descriptive word.

In the sentence 'Wanda gave Louie a gift card', who is the recipient of the direct object?

• Wanda

• None of the above

• Louie

• Gift card

Which of the following sentences contains an indirect object?

• None of the above

• Chris ate cereal.

• Althea threw a frisbee.

• Wanda gave Louie a gift card.

How can you identify an indirect object in a sentence?

• By identifying the descriptive words.

• By finding the main thing being acted upon.

• By seeing if it can be moved to the end of the sentence with a preposition.

• By finding the noun performing the verb.