Lesson Nine: Direct Objects, Indirect Objects, and Objects ...

[Pages:3]Lesson Nine: Direct Objects, Indirect Objects, and Objects of the Preposition

Note: The direct object, indirect object, and object of the preposition are always nouns or pronouns.

1. The direct object is the receiver of the action of the verb.

Ex. Tom threw the ball. Threw is the verb or simple predicate. Who threw it? Tom threw it --Tom is the subject.

Tom threw what? Tom threw the ball --ball is the direct object.

Ex. My father lost his wallet. What did my father lose? Wallet --wallet is the direct object.

2. The indirect object is the receiver of the direct object.

Ex. Tom threw me the ball. Verb--threw Subject--Tom Direct Object--ball

Who received the ball? me ?me is the indirect object.

Ex. John gave Mary a note. John gave what? A note--note is the direct object. Who received the note? Mary--Mary is the indirect object.

A way to test for the indirect object is to put "to" in front of the word. If the sentence makes sense, you know it is the indirect object.

Ex. Tom threw me the ball. Tom threw the ball (to) me.

John gave Mary a note. John gave a note (to) Mary

Note: You will not find either object in prepositional phrases. If you have an indirect object, you must have a direct object, but the reverse is not true. In addition, the indirect object is always closer to the verb.

3. The object of a preposition is the noun or pronoun in a prepositional phrase.

Note:

A prepositional phrase must be introduced by a preposition. (What are the seven most common prepositions?) In the following example, we have boxed in the preposition, underlined the prepositional phrase, and put parentheses around the object of the preposition. Ex. A friend [of] (mine) sat [in] the (corner) [with] the (box).

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Objects Practice 1

Underline the prepositional phrase, box in the preposition, and circle the object of the preposition. Then underline and label any direct objects with a D. O. and any indirect objects with an I.O.

Ex. He was [with] my father. 1. My teacher wrote a book.

Ex. He tossed Jack the frisbee. I.O. D.O.

2. He received a check in the mail.

3. My publisher should be sending me a check soon.

4. The woman wrote me a nasty letter.

5. His wife threw his supper on his lap.

6. The secretary met her boss at the meeting.

7. The phone in the den was ringing, so Bill answered it.

8. His wifes doctor asked her a question.

9. Megan told Bill her secret.

10. His wife took a shower in the morning.

11. He told many people about the party.

12. Mary bought her husband a watch for Christmas.

13. The artist painted her portrait.

14. I havent spoken to him in years.

15. He watched television on Sunday.

16. I wanted a new car for my birthday.

17. He painted her picture for a fee.

18. The young man lost his girlfriend at the stadium.

19. He bought her a hot dog.

20. She disappeared into the crowd.

21. He looked for her into the night, but he never did find her.

22. She liked the magazine and read it to her children. 90

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Practice 2

Underline the prepositional phrase, box in the preposition, and circle the object of the preposition. Then underline and label any direct objects with a D.O. and indirect objects with an I.O.

1. I asked you a question.

2. He walked into the trap.

3. She received a magazine in the mail today.

4. He lost his temper.

5. He took his daughter an ice cream soda.

6. The artist enjoyed the look on her face.

7. He put his wifes portrait over the fireplace.

8. Diane loved the painting.

9. The apples rotted on the ground.

10. The waitress brought Jack his dinner.

11. I saw that look!

12. You must obey the laws of the country.

13. She gave her friend a gift on her birthday.

14. He sent his son a package.

15. You sent the letter to the wrong person.

16. You brought me a picture, but I cant see it.

17. The mother lost her patience with the other children.

18. He enjoyed listening to his wife when she played the piano.

19. The instructor told her the answer.

20. The piano belonged to the womans mother.

21. She played classical music.

22. The concert consisted of old folk tunes.

23. She sang several pieces in their original languages.

24. The music delighted the crowd.

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