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Week Twenty-Two Language Arts Warm Ups

Direct and Indirect Objects

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1. What is the direct object in the following sentence?

The submarine torpedoed the boat.

Answer: A. the boat

2. What is the indirect object of the following sentence?

Santa Claus gave them presents.

Answer: C. them

3. Tell whether the italicized word(s) are direct or indirect objects.

The sailor tied a slip knot.

Answer: Direct Object

4. Tell whether the italicized word(s) are direct or indirect objects.

The whale sang to his mate.

Answer: Indirect Object

5. Tell whether the italicized word(s) are direct or indirect objects.

He gave Sarah an engagement ring.

Answer: Indirect Object

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