Complex Direct Objects Worksheet

A direct object is one type of complement. It is a noun or a

pronoun that receives the action of the verb or shows the result of
the action.
A complex direct object includes not only the noun or pronoun but
also any words, phrases or clauses that modify the direct object.

Underline the complex direct object in each sentence

below.

He gave his mother a card he picked out himself.

He gave his mother a card he picked out himself.

1. I gave my brother the ball that I grew up with as a kid.

2. His mother bought the popcorn that he likes.

3. He gave his teacher a card he picked out from the store.

4. I gave my dad a gift I found from the mall.

5. They gave their friends a gift they bought from the outlet.

6. David called the store from the mall.

7. The bull hit the runner named Stephen who was running.

8. The van passed the car full of people that were singing.

9. Sarah ran by the group of people who were jogging.

Answers:

1. I gave my brother the ball that I grew up with as a kid.

2. His mother bought the popcorn that he likes.

3. He gave his teacher a card he picked out from the store.

4. I gave my dad a gift I found from the mall.

5. They gave their friends a gift they bought from the outlet.

6. David called the store from the mall.

7. The bull hit the runner named Stephen who was running.

8. The van passed the car full of people that were singing.

9. Sarah ran by the group of people who were jogging.