PPT-Direct Objects

Accusative Case Sept 17 2012 Finding Direct Objects A direct object follows an ACTION verb not a linking verb like is and are The direct object is the noun that receives the action of the verb. Page 132. Complements. Every predicate contains a verb. Some predicates, however, need more than just a verb to complete the sentence. . Example: . A dragonfly has. (not a complete sentence, although it has a verb and subject). Action Verbs. Express physical or mental activity. Run, Ponder, Think, Throw, Contemplate. Transitive Verb. A transitive verb is an action verb that has . a direct object—a . word that tells who or what receives the action of the verb. Objects and Phrases. Direct Objects. A direct object is the noun that is receiving the action of the verb. . Some verbs . must . take an object. 2. Some verbs . may. take an object. It. ’. s correct with or without.. Reminders…. Subject:. performs the action of the sentence.. Verb:. is the action of the sentence.. Direct Objects:. . A . direct object. is a noun or pronoun that receives the action of a . transitive action. Direct & Indirect Objects. Direct & Indirect Objects can happen when your sentence has an ACTION verb:. Jump. Skip. Cook. Yell. smile. Subject Compliments. Subject Compliments happen when your sentence has a LINKING verb.. DIRECT OBJECTS. A noun or pronoun. Follows the action verb. Receives the action of the action verb. Ask whom? or what? . a. fter the verb. Never part of a prepositional phrase. The hailstorm bombarded the picnickers.. A complement is a word or words that complete the meaning of a verb.. A direct object is a noun, pronoun, or word group that tells who or what receives the action of the verb.. The direct object answers the question “what” after a transitive verb.. Objects. Lecture Notes. What . You Should Know About . Objects. An object is often necessary to complete a basic sentence containing an action verb. . Objects . also make sentences more meaningful to the readers. . . and. Disgruntled . Disney Princesses. Snow White cleans the house.. subject. predicate. d. irect object. verb. The verb . in the predicate is the . action word. . Sentences with direct objects use a special kind of verb called . To find the direct object in a sentence, ask the question "Who?" or "What?“. I see . Pierre. . / Je . vois.  . Pierre. . / . Who.  do I see? . Pierre. .. I'm eating the . bread / Je mange le pain. / ​What am I eating? - Bread.. To find the direct object in a sentence, ask the question "Who?" or "What?“. I see . Pierre. . / Je . vois.  . Pierre. . / . Who.  do I see? . Pierre. .. I'm eating the . bread / Je mange le pain. / ​What am I eating? - Bread.. Direct Objects:. . receive the action of . . the verb.. . follow an action verb. . verb may have helping . . verbs. Examples:. . The teacher threw an eraser.. . What was the object that the teacher threw?. por: Señor Russell. Direct Objects. The object that directly receives the action of the verb is called the . direct object. .. Juan makes the . cake. .. “Cake” . receives the action of the verb.. La . clase. de . español. Gramática. ________________ take the place of nouns. . They have different forms depending on how they are being used in a sentence. . Modelo. : Ana . es. mi . amgia. . .