Objects of Verbs
Verbs denoting action often require objects to complete the thought and the meaning. These verbs are called transitive verbs. The objects, like the subjects of the verbs, are usually nouns and pronouns.
To find the direct object, first find the subject and the verb. Use these in a question ending with whom or what.
Example
The sales associate sold her a movie.
Question: The sales associate sold what?
Direct Object: movie, Indirect Object: her
Try It!
What are the subjects of the verbs? Then, What are the direct objects and indirect objects?
1. Developing countries are facing many difficulties.
2. The flock of wheeling birds descended to the tree branch.
3. The fire gobbled up some of the most expensive and valuable real estate on Main Street.
4. Parts of the wreckage may never be found since the car went over the bridge into the ocean.
5. Smith’s manner has given her statements the force of commands.