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This document discusses direct objects and compound direct objects in sentences. It provides examples of sentences containing direct objects and compound direct objects. It then has two exercises for the reader to practice identifying and using direct objects in sentences. The first exercise asks the reader to circle the direct object or compound direct objects in sample sentences. The second exercise asks the reader to fill in blanks in sentences with appropriate direct object nouns or pronouns.

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Complements Exe:01

This document discusses direct objects and compound direct objects in sentences. It provides examples of sentences containing direct objects and compound direct objects. It then has two exercises for the reader to practice identifying and using direct objects in sentences. The first exercise asks the reader to circle the direct object or compound direct objects in sample sentences. The second exercise asks the reader to fill in blanks in sentences with appropriate direct object nouns or pronouns.

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5 Direct Objects
The Direct Object
A direct object is a noun or pronoun that receives the action of a transitive verb.
DIRECT OBJECT
Marge often drinks milk. I will ask him later

Compound Direct Objects


A compound direct object is two or more nouns or pronouns that receive the action of the same transitive
verb.

COMPOUND DIRECT OBJECTS

Bill needs a new sweater and tie I read a newspaper and a magazine each day.

EXERCISE A: Recognizing Direct Objects. Circle the direct object or the compound direct objects in
each sentence.
EXAMPLE: Jay told Carol and her about it.
1. We will plan the project for the fair carefully.
2. The next morning Sally took her driving test.
3. Gloria expects them to arrive at seven.
4. She bought gloves, a scarf, and two skirts.
5. 1 want my parents and my grandparents to know first.
6. Will you write her about your victory?
7. The new car has an automatic transmission and cruise control.
8. My mother injured her hand this morning.
9. For graduation my sister got a new typewriter and a camera.
10. Tell Bill and them to wait for the decision.
EXERCISE B: Using Direct Objects. Fill in the blanks in the sentences below with appropriate direct
objects. Use both nouns and pronouns.
EXAMPLE: I reached New Haven the next day.
1. After two hours I closed the _______.
2. Ask_______about the second-half comeback.
3. I want _______ and _______ to represent us.
4. Will you remind
about the junior high dance? and
5. In the bakery, buy some
6. I saw _______ at the movies yesterday.
7. On the weekend she wrote _______.
8. Do you have _______ for the football game?
9. We will welcome Ben and _______ to our class.
10. Next week Father will build a_______and a

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