Definitions
A direct object...
Receives the action of the transitive verb
The indirect object always comes _______ the direct object in a sentence.
before
Dad watched a movie with us.
What is the DO?
movie
When it snowed, my sister threw me a snowball.
What is the IO?
me
Is the verb transitive or intransitive?
intransitive
An indirect object...
receives the DO in the sentence
How do you find the direct object in a sentence?
First you find your action verb. Then put in blank. "____ what?"
The elderly man sent a long email on his laptop.
What is the DO?
After the rain, we gave our dog a bath.
What is the IO?
dog
We gave the sick man a card.
Is the verb transitive or intransitive?
transitive
A transitive verb...
True or False: In order to have an indirect object, you must have a direct object in the sentence.
True
After we go to the circus, let's eat pizza with our friends!
What is the DO?
pizza
Please send the students an email regarding their grades.
What is the IO?
students
Alex flew to Montana for his vacation.
Is the verb transitive or intransitive?
intransitive
An intransitive verb...
is an action verb that does not have a DO
True or False: In order to have a direct object, you must have an indirect object in the sentence.
False
Mr. English gave his students an opportunity for extra credit on their test.
What is the DO?
opportunity
Mr. Robbins gave the 7th grade a free day after their big test.
What is the IO?
We want spring break, and we want it now!
Is the verb transitive or intransitive?
transitive
AHHH no more definitions sooo, what are the four demonstrative pronouns?
this, that, these, those
True or False: Every sentence has a direct object.
False
Hogwarts wasn't hiring, so I teach Muggles instead.
What is the DO?
The nice students sent homeless shelters and soup kitchens supplies over the cold months.
What is the IO?
shelters and kitchens
We are super excited about Catholic Schools Week!
Is the verb transitive or intransitive?
neither