To solve the problem, we need to determine whether the underlined words in each sentence are
direct objects or
indirect objects. Here's a step-by-step explanation:
Definitions:
1.
Direct Object: The noun or pronoun that receives the action of the verb. It answers the question "What?" or "Whom?" after the verb.
2.
Indirect Object: The noun or pronoun that indicates to whom or for whom the action is performed. It answers the question "To whom?" or "For whom?"
Analysis of Each Sentence:
1.
They sent Marie an invitation to the party.
- Verb: "sent"
- Underlined word: "Marie"
- Question: To whom did they send the invitation? → "Marie"
- Answer:
INDIRECT OBJECT
2.
Ibo made Lay hotpot for dinner.
- Verb: "made"
- Underlined word: "Lay"
- Question: For whom did Ibo make the hotpot? → "Lay"
- Answer:
INDIRECT OBJECT
3.
The teacher gave the students a pop quiz.
- Verb: "gave"
- Underlined word: "students"
- Question: To whom did the teacher give the quiz? → "students"
- Answer:
INDIRECT OBJECT
4.
Can you ask Henry the question please?
- Verb: "ask"
- Underlined word: "Henry"
- Question: To whom should you ask the question? → "Henry"
- Answer:
INDIRECT OBJECT
5.
The bicycle gave Kaye wounds.
- Verb: "gave"
- Underlined word: "Kaye"
- Question: To whom did the bicycle give wounds? → "Kaye"
- Answer:
INDIRECT OBJECT
6.
She had never given his brother a problem.
- Verb: "given"
- Underlined word: "brother"
- Question: To whom did she give the problem? → "brother"
- Answer:
INDIRECT OBJECT
7.
Leonor sang Rose a song for her birthday.
- Verb: "sang"
- Underlined word: "Rose"
- Question: For whom did Leonor sing the song? → "Rose"
- Answer:
INDIRECT OBJECT
Final Answers:
- They sent
Marie an invitation to the party. →
INDIRECT OBJECT
- Ibo made
Lay hotpot for dinner. →
INDIRECT OBJECT
- The teacher gave the
students a pop quiz. →
INDIRECT OBJECT
- Can you ask
Henry the question please? →
INDIRECT OBJECT
- The bicycle gave
Kaye wounds. →
INDIRECT OBJECT
- She had never given his
brother a problem. →
INDIRECT OBJECT
- Leonor sang
Rose a song for her birthday. →
INDIRECT OBJECT
Explanation:
In all the sentences provided, the underlined words indicate the recipients of the actions (to whom or for whom the actions were performed). Therefore, all the underlined words are
indirect objects.
Final Answer:
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of direct and indirect objects worksheet with answers.