Let’s go through each sentence and find the direct object.
Remember: A direct object is the thing that receives the action of the verb. Ask yourself: “What?” or “Whom?” after the verb.
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1.
I like sports.
→ Verb: *like*
→ What do I like? → *sports*
✔ Direct Object:
sports
2.
You took Latin.
→ Verb: *took*
→ What did you take? → *Latin*
✔ Direct Object:
Latin
3.
He studied engineering.
→ Verb: *studied*
→ What did he study? → *engineering*
✔ Direct Object:
engineering
4.
She ate apples. *(Note: The image says “She ___” but it’s cut off — based on common examples, we’ll assume “apples” as a typical direct object for “ate.” If your worksheet has a different word, use that one.)*
→ Verb: *ate*
→ What did she eat? → *apples*
✔ Direct Object:
apples
5.
It ate mice.
→ Verb: *ate*
→ What did it eat? → *mice*
✔ Direct Object:
mice
6.
We served hamburgers.
→ Verb: *served*
→ What did we serve? → *hamburgers*
✔ Direct Object:
hamburgers
7.
You all offered chicken.
→ Verb: *offered*
→ What did you offer? → *chicken*
✔ Direct Object:
chicken
8.
They cooked ribs.
→ Verb: *cooked*
→ What did they cook? → *ribs*
✔ Direct Object:
ribs
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Final Answer:
The direct objects in order are:
sports, Latin, engineering, apples, mice, hamburgers, chicken, ribs
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of direct object and indirect object worksheet.
