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Direct Object Practice Quiz

Improve grammar skills with interactive exercises

Difficulty: Moderate
Grade: Grade 6
Study OutcomesCheat Sheet
Colorful paper art promoting a Direct Object Dynamo quiz for middle school English learners.

In the sentence 'The dog chased the ball.', which word is the direct object?
the
dog
chased
ball
The direct object receives the action of the verb. In this sentence, 'ball' is the recipient of the chasing action.
Identify the direct object in the sentence 'Sarah baked cookies.'
cookies
recipe
baked
Sarah
The direct object is the noun that receives the action of the verb. Here, 'cookies' is what Sarah baked.
In 'Mark kicked the soccer ball.', which term acts as the direct object?
kicked
the
soccer ball
Mark
The direct object receives the action of the verb. 'Soccer ball' is the element that is acted upon in the sentence.
Select the direct object from 'Jenny wrote a letter.'
Jenny
wrote
a letter
a note
The noun phrase that receives the action of the verb is the direct object. In this case, 'a letter' is what Jenny wrote.
What is the direct object in 'The chef cooked a delicious meal.'?
delicious
The chef
a delicious meal
cooked
The direct object answers the question 'what?' after the verb. 'A delicious meal' is the noun phrase that received the action of cooking.
In the sentence 'Emily threw the frisbee across the yard.', which word is the direct object?
the frisbee
yard
threw
Emily
The direct object receives the action of the verb. 'The frisbee' is what Emily threw, making it the correct choice.
Identify the direct object in the sentence 'The students solved the math problem.'
math
the math problem
solved
students
The noun phrase that is affected by the verb is the direct object. 'The math problem' is what the students solved.
Determine the direct object in 'Lucas enjoyed the thrilling movie.'
Lucas
the thrilling movie
thrilling
enjoyed
The direct object is what receives the action described by the verb. In this sentence, 'the thrilling movie' is the item that Lucas enjoyed.
Which of the following is the direct object in 'Anna painted a colorful mural'?
Anna
painted
a colorful mural
colorful
The direct object receives the action of the verb. 'A colorful mural' is what Anna painted, making it the direct object.
In the sentence 'My brother fixed the old bicycle.', choose the direct object.
old
My brother
the old bicycle
fixed
The noun phrase that answers 'what was fixed?' is the direct object. 'The old bicycle' is the part of the sentence that receives the action.
Which noun is the direct object in 'The author wrote a captivating story'?
wrote
captivating
The author
a captivating story
The direct object is the target of the action expressed by the verb. 'A captivating story' is what the author wrote and therefore serves as the direct object.
Identify the direct object in the sentence 'They built a sturdy bridge.'
They
a sturdy bridge
sturdy
built
The direct object is the noun phrase that the verb acts upon. In this case, 'a sturdy bridge' is what was built.
Determine the direct object in 'The farmer harvested the ripe apples today.'
The farmer
harvested
today
the ripe apples
The direct object receives the action of the verb. 'The ripe apples' are what the farmer harvested.
In the sentence 'The musician played an enchanting melody.', which element is the direct object?
an enchanting melody
The musician
enchanting
played
The direct object is the noun phrase receiving the action of the verb. 'An enchanting melody' is what the musician played.
Find the direct object in 'The cat scratched the soft furniture.'
scratched
the soft furniture
soft
The cat
The action of scratching is performed on 'the soft furniture.' This noun phrase is the direct object that receives the action.
In the sentence 'During the festival, the performers dazzled the crowd with their vibrant display,' which noun phrase is the direct object?
During the festival
their vibrant display
the crowd
the performers
The direct object is the noun phrase that receives the action of the verb. 'The crowd' is what the performers dazzled, while the other phrases serve different functions in the sentence.
Examine the sentence 'Rebecca meticulously organized the files and documents on her desk.' Which part serves as the compound direct object?
on her desk
the files and documents
Rebecca
meticulously
A compound direct object consists of two items that receive the action of the verb. 'The files and documents' are both organized by Rebecca, making them the compound direct object.
In 'While preparing for the concert, the band rehearsed their new song repeatedly,' what is the direct object?
the band
repeatedly
preparing for the concert
their new song
The direct object is the noun phrase that answers the question 'what was rehearsed?'. 'Their new song' is the element receiving the action of rehearsing, while the other components provide context.
In the sentence 'After dinner, Leo and his sister ate the ice cream and cookies together,' determine the direct object.
the ice cream and cookies
Leo and his sister
After dinner
together
The direct object is the portion of the sentence that receives the action of the verb. 'The ice cream and cookies' are what were eaten, making them the correct compound direct object.
Consider the sentence 'The teacher admired the creativity displayed in the students' art projects.' Which noun phrase is functioning as the direct object?
the creativity displayed in the students' art projects
The teacher
admired
students' art projects
The direct object is the noun phrase that the verb acts upon. 'The creativity displayed in the students' art projects' is the complete noun phrase receiving the admiration, even though it includes a modifying clause.
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Study Outcomes

  1. Analyze sentence structures to accurately identify direct objects.
  2. Apply grammatical rules to distinguish direct objects within varied sentences.
  3. Understand the role of direct objects in clarifying sentence meaning.
  4. Evaluate and correct sentences for proper direct object usage.

Direct Object Quiz Review Cheat Sheet

  1. Spotting the Direct Object - Direct objects are the nouns or pronouns that receive the action of a transitive verb. In "She reads a book," "book" is the direct object because it gets the action of reading. Direct Objects in English, With Examples
  2. Ask "What?" or "Whom?" - To find a direct object, simply ask "what?" or "whom?" after the verb. In "He kicked the ball," asking "He kicked what?" reveals "the ball" as the direct object. Direct Object - Writing Tips Plus
  3. Only Transitive Verbs Matter - Remember that only transitive verbs can have direct objects. "She plays the piano" works because "plays" is transitive, but "She sleeps" has no direct object since "sleeps" is intransitive. Direct Object | Learn English
  4. Beyond Simple Nouns - Direct objects can be single words, phrases, or even clauses. In "I know that she is coming," the entire clause "that she is coming" functions as the direct object. The Direct Object in English Grammar
  5. Direct vs. Indirect Objects - In "She gave him a gift," "gift" is the direct object (what was given) and "him" is the indirect object (to whom it was given). Spotting both helps you master sentence structure. Direct Object FAQ | Learn English
  6. Linking Verbs Don't Take Them - Linking verbs like "be," "seem," or "become" connect the subject to a complement, not a direct object. In "She is a teacher," "teacher" is a subject complement, not a direct object. Direct Object | Learn English
  7. Practice Makes Perfect - The more you hunt for direct objects in sentences, the more natural it becomes. Try sentences like "They built a house" and watch "house" jump out as the direct object. Direct Objects in English, With Examples
  8. Dual-Purpose Verbs - Some verbs can go both ways: transitive with a direct object or intransitive without one. "She sings a song" (transitive) vs. "She sings beautifully" (intransitive). Direct Object | Learn English
  9. Compound Direct Objects - You can have more than one direct object in a single sentence. In "She bought apples and oranges," the compound direct object is "apples and oranges." Direct Objects in English, With Examples
  10. Using Object Pronouns - Swap out nouns for pronouns to keep things concise. Instead of "She sees the dog," say "She sees it," where "it" takes the place of the direct object. Direct Objects in English, With Examples
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