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The document defines a direct object as a noun or pronoun that receives the action of the verb and follows an action verb. It provides an example sentence where "cat" is the direct object of the verb "chased". It then lists 10 sentences and asks the reader to circle the direct object in each.

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Direct Objects

The document defines a direct object as a noun or pronoun that receives the action of the verb and follows an action verb. It provides an example sentence where "cat" is the direct object of the verb "chased". It then lists 10 sentences and asks the reader to circle the direct object in each.

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Name: ____________________________

Direct Objects
A direct object :
• receives the action of the verb
• is always a noun or pronoun
• is never a prepositional phrase, and
• always follows an action verb.

example: Our tiny terrier chased the neighbor’s cat away.


The subject is terrier. The action verb is chased.
The direct object is cat.

Directions: Circle the direct object in each of the following sentences. Compound
sentences or predicates may contain more than one direct object.

1. At the science museum, we watched a robotic cat perform tricks.

2. The museum guide rolled a ball toward the robot.

3. The guide pushed a control panel button, and the robotic cat rolled the ball back.

4. My cat, Jinks, is not a robot, but he can shake my hand.

5. Sometimes, Jinks and I play a guessing game.

6. I place three plastic cups in a row, but I only put a cat treat under one of them.

7. Jinks taps the cups and finds the treat.

8. Jinks is not a robot, but he amuses me.

9. Jinks is a funny cat, and I adore him.

10. I would not trade Jinks for a robotic cat.

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ANSWER KEY
Direct Objects
A direct object :
• receives the action of the verb
• is always a noun or pronoun
• is never a prepositional phrase, and
• always follows an action verb.

example: Our tiny terrier chased the neighbor’s cat away.


The subject is terrier. The action verb is chased.
The direct object is cat.

Directions: Circle the direct object in each of the following sentences. Compound
sentences or predicates may contain more than one direct object.

1. At the science museum, we watched a robotic cat perform tricks.

2. The museum guide rolled a ball toward the robot.

3. The guide pushed a control panel button, and the robotic cat rolled the ball back.

4. My cat, Jinks, is not a robot, but he can shake my hand.

5. Sometimes, Jinks and I play a guessing game.

6. I place three plastic cups in a row, but I only put a cat treat under one of them.

7. Jinks taps the cups and finds the treat.

8. Jinks is not a robot, but he amuses me.

9. Jinks is a funny cat, and I adore him.

10. I would not trade Jinks for a robotic cat.

Super Teacher Worksheets - www.superteacherworksheets.com

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