THE DIRECT OBJECT

Rangela Danielle L. Cosico

Gr. 7- English teacher
 What is a Direct Object?

Direct object – is a noun or pronoun that

receives the action of a transitive action
verb.
• Transitive verbs – are action verbs that directs action
toward someone or something
Example:
Pat dropped her books.
 Recognize a direct object when you find one.
A direct object will follow a transitive verb (a type of action
verb). Direct objects can be nouns, pronouns, phrases, or clauses.

Just remember this simple formula:

Subject Verb what? or who? Direct Object

Example:
Joshua won the contest.

Paula won the trophy.

.
Do not use subject pronouns as direct objects.

SUBJECT PRONOUNS OBJECT PRONOUNS

I me
we us
you you
he, she, it him, her, it
they them
who whom
 Examples

▪ The old man chewed his food.

▪ The dog dug a hole under the fence.

▪ Alexander the Great conquered leaders in

most of ancient Europe.

 Identify the Direct Objects in the following sentences.

◼ Tommy caught the flu and is at home sick.

◼ My teacher wanted my essay.
◼ The Seahawks played an amazing game in spite of
their loss Monday night.
◼ After class, I wrote a note.
◼ The young girl scouts sold cookies and drinks at the
football game.
References:
Simmons, R. L. (n.d.). The direct object. Grammar Bytes! Grammar Instruction

with Attitude. https://chompchomp.com/terms/directobject.htm

Forlini, G. (1990). Prentice-hall grammar and composition: Grade 10.

Simmons, R. L. (n.d.). The direct object. Grammar Bytes! Grammar Instruction

with Attitude. https://chompchomp.com/terms/directobject.htm