The document provides instructions and examples for identifying direct objects in sentences. It defines a direct object as a noun receiving the action of a verb. An example sentence is given ("Sophia reads books") along with diagrams showing the subject, verb, and direct object. Students are then asked to circle verbs and underline direct objects in sample sentences, and optionally diagram one sentence. An answer key is provided.

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Sentences with Direct Objects
A direct object is a noun that receives the action of a verb.
example: Sophia reads books.
The subject of this sentence is Sophia.
The action verb is reads.
The direct object tells what she reads.
She reads books.
Here is how you make a diagram of a sentence with a
direct object:
Sophia reads books.
Circle the verb in each sentence. Underline the direct object.
Then diagram the sentence.
1. Matthew eats lunch.
2. Luke and Stella sing songs.
3. Squirrels bury nuts.

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Sentences with Direct Objects
4. Carrie fixes cars.
5. Ben and Jerry sold tickets.
6. Peter drank coffee.
7. Jan and Dean shook hands.
8. Elephants drink water.
Challenge - Circle the verbs. Underline the direct object. Then diagram the
sentence.
9. Evelyn and Gabriel run laps and play soccer.

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Sentences with Direct Objects
A direct object is a noun that receives the action of a verb.
example: Sophia reads books.
The subject of this sentence is Sophia.
The action verb is reads.
The direct object tells what she reads.
She reads books.
Here is how you make a diagram of a sentence with a
direct object:
Sophia reads books.
Circle the verb in each sentence. Underline the direct object.
Then diagram the sentence.
1. Matthew eats lunch.
2. Luke and Stella sing songs.
3. Squirrels bury nuts.
ANSWER KEY
Matthew eats lunch.
Luke
and
Stella
sing songs.
Squirrels bury nuts.

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Sentences with Direct Objects
4. Carrie fixes cars.
5. Ben and Jerry sold tickets.
6. Peter drank coffee.
7. Jan and Dean shook hands.
8. Elephants drink water.
Challenge - Circle the verbs. Underline the direct object. Then diagram the
sentence.
9. Evelyn and Gabriel run laps and play soccer.
Carrie fixes cars.
Ben
Jerry
and
sold tickets.
Peter drank coffee.
Jan
Dean
and
shook hands.
Elephants drink water.
Evelyn
Gabriel
and
and
run laps
play soccer.
ANSWER KEY