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Grammar Exercise – Direct and Indirect Object
Do the exercise below on Direct and Indirect Object and click the button to check your answers.
(Before doing the exercises, you may want to read the lesson on Direct and Indirect Object)
For a quick recap of this grammar lesson, jump to the direct and indirect object review section!
Direct and Indirect Object Exercises with Answers
Instructions
Decide whether the bolded words in each sentence are subjects, direct objects, or indirect objects. Write your answer next to each sentence.
Example:
He gave her a flower.
- Her: Indirect Object
- A flower: Direct Object
Direct and Indirect Object Exercises
What Are Direct and Indirect Objects? (Quick Recap)
A direct object is the noun or pronoun that directly receives the action of the verb (e.g., She read a book – “book” is the direct object).
An indirect object is the noun or pronoun that indirectly receives the action, often answering “to whom” or “for whom” the action is done (e.g., He gave her a gift – “her” is the indirect object, “gift” is the direct object).
Not all sentences have both; some may only include a direct object.
Here is a table summarizing the lesson about direct and indirect objects:
| Object Type | Definition | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Direct Object | Receives the action of the verb directly | She read a book. |
| Indirect Object | Indicates to/for whom the action is performed | He gave her a gift. |
