The direct object (also called the direct object ) is the part of the sentence that receives the action of the verb . For example: Ana gave away all her clothes . ( All her clothes are the CD.)
Because it is a modifier of the verb, the direct object will always be located in the predicate of the sentence.
How to identify the direct object?
- It can be replaced by the pronouns lo, la, los, las. For example:Nahuel and Camila watched a movie ./ Nahuel and Camila saw her .
- When a sentence is put into the passive voice, the direct object becomes the subject (called the patient subject ). For example:Martin discovered the riddle ./ The riddle was discovered by Martin.
- Sentences with a transitive verb always have a direct object. These verbs require an object upon which the action falls. For example:Juan is reading a novel. However, in sentences with intransitive verbs, there will be no direct object. For example: The woman smiled. ( This is not a sentence that allows a direct object.)
- It may be useful to you: Indirect object
Examples of direct object
- Have you bought a soft drink?
- Adela prepared a delicious juicefor me .
- We reached the goal.
- Alejandra broke her leg.
- Ana and Pedro ate a lot of ice cream.
- Yesterday I ate ravioli.
- Yesterday I watched a thriller movie.
- Yesterday I visited a beautiful museum.
- Candela always shared her dolls.
- Columbus crossed the Atlantic Ocean.
- I bought several sweetsto distribute.
- I made sandwiches .
- Constanza made a quick call.
- Constanza and Emilio read a historical novel.
- I think I’ll have a salad.
- Daniel and Maria will celebrate their silver wedding anniversaryin October.
- The baby ate all the porridge.
- The pilot did not drink a drop of alcohol.
- The teacher writes story books.
- We are studying yesterday’s lesson.
- February has 28 days.
- Felisa wanted a surprise party.
- I have counted all the seeds.
- I have cut many flowers.
- I have told the truth.
- I have marked an important dateon the calendar.
- I forgot my keys.
- I have sold a car.
- Jorge doesn’t want any more cake.
- Jose needed a transplant.
- Jose will repair the cup.
- I gave my mother a cake .
- Dogs eat balanced food.
- Tomorrow I will eat fruits and vegetables.
- My brother will paint the bike.
- My teacher gave me a lot of homework.
- My mom bought fishat the market.
- My dog Evaristo broke his entire kennel.
- My neighbor repairs shoes.
- My parents will give me a trip.
- I need a break.
- I forgot your name.
- Rocio sang a song.
- Roció will celebrate her birthdayat a theme park.
- Every night I read my children the same storybook.
- Sofia failed the exam.
- I’ll pass you my notebook.
- I was given four tickets for tonight’s game.
- Tobias broke his toys.
- I already understood the lesson.




