The sentences below have transitive verbs so each verb has a direct object. Read each sentences and underline its direct object. (Underline the subject once, and double underline the action verb and circle the do. please correct me if I'm wrong!
5. He removed the picture from the wall. ( underline he, double underline removed and circle wall.)
6. The children played games at the party. ( underline the played, double underline games and circle party.)
8. Did you take your vitamins? ( underline did, double underline take and circle vitamins.)
5 and 6. No. An object is never in a prepositional phrase.
6. None of your answers are right. What is the action word (verb)?
8. The verb is "did take." Who is supposed to perform this action?
5. Here's how you can identify the direct object in the sentence "He removed the picture from the wall."
First, let's identify the subject, which is "He." Underline it.
Second, let's identify the action verb, which is "removed." Double underline it.
Lastly, let's find the direct object. In this sentence, the direct object is "the picture." Underline it.
So, to summarize:
- Subject: He
- Action Verb: Removed
- Direct Object: The picture
Correct! You have correctly identified the direct object as "the picture" and your underlining and double underlining is accurate.
6. Now, let's find the direct object in the sentence "The children played games at the party."
Identify the subject, which is "The children." Underline it.
Next, find the action verb, which is "played." Double underline it.
Now, let's find the direct object. In this sentence, there is no direct object. The verb "played" does not have a direct object because it is an intransitive verb, meaning it does not require a direct object to complete its meaning.
So, to summarize:
- Subject: The children
- Action Verb: Played
- No Direct Object
Great job! You have correctly identified that there is no direct object in this sentence.
8. Now let's analyze the sentence "Did you take your vitamins?"
Identify the subject, which is "you." Underline it.
Next, find the action verb, which is "take." Double underline it.
Finally, let's find the direct object. In this sentence, the direct object is "your vitamins." Circle it.
So, to summarize:
- Subject: You
- Action Verb: Take
- Direct Object: Your vitamins
Well done! You have correctly identified the subject, action verb, and direct object in this sentence. Your underlining and double underlining is accurate.