Finding a Direct Object

Find the Subject

Ask "Who?" or "What?"

Underline the subject in BLUE.

Find the Verb

Action or Linking Verb.

Direct Objects ONLY follow action verbs!

Unerline the verb in GREEN.

Find the Direct Object

Ask "What?" or "Whom is receiving the object.

CIRCLE the Direct Object.

Double Check!

Make sure the direct object is not appronound\ or indirect object.

Wrapping it Up!

Subject + Verb + What? or Who? = DIRECT OBJECT

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Direct Object Practice

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Ex. of Linking Verbs: am, is, are

Ex of Action Verbs: ran, eats, bakes, colored