Direct objects

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Direct objects
CHAPITRE
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A direct object is the person or thing in a sentence that directly receives
the action of the verb. It answers the question whom? or what?
In English
I gave him the book. (the book answers the question, What did I give him?)
I introduced Peter to Mary. (Peter answers the question, Whom did I introduce?)
Direct objects usually come after the verb. Adjectives, adverbs, and articles may
come between a verb and its direct object.
The library has interesting books.
The car company will introduce a new truck this month.
Compare the following sentences. In the second sentence, the preposition to comes
between the verb walks and the direct object school, so to school is a prepositional
phrase and not a direct object.
Scott walks the dog.
Scott walks to school.
A Underline the direct object in each sentence.
1. The library also lends DVDs.
2. Her parents drive an antique car.
3. We need candles for the birthday cake.
4. I’m meeting George at the park.
5. I take the bus to school on occasion.
6. The dog always obeys his master.
7. She doesn’t understand the chemistry lesson.
8. Did you take pictures of the fireworks?
A direct object is also a noun that receives the verb’s action. It follows the
verb and is not directly preceded by a preposition.
In French
Sophie cherche une robe.
Michel écoute le professeur.
Elle va à l’école. (l’école follows à and is not a direct object)
Like English, adjectives, adverbs, and articles may come between a verb and its
direct object.
Patrice et Roland aiment bien le sport.
Lisette porte votre casquette.
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DIRECT OBJECTS
CHAPITRE
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B Underline the direct object in each sentence.
1. Tu as ton sac?
2. Monique cherche le livre de maths.
3. Je ne vois pas Jean.
4. J’aime ce chemisier blanc.
5. Delphine veut acheter ce cadeau.
6. Est-ce que tu as invité Magali à la fête?
7. Elle trouve ce bouquet de fleurs très beau.
8. Nous prenons un sandwich au café.
C Complete each of the following sentences logically. Then circle the direct object
in each sentence.
1. J’aime bien _________les céréales pour le petit-déjeuner_______________.
2. Nous avons trouvé ______________________________________________
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3. Avez-vous vu _________________________________________________
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4. Au magasin, j’ai choisi __________________________________________
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5. Tu as invité ___________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________ ?
6. Mes amis et moi, nous attendons __________________________________
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D Which of the following sentences has a direct object? Explain your choice.
J’aime l’école.
Je vais à l’école.
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