Question

1. have you finished reading the assigned chapters yet?

answer:
section 7: direct and indirect objects
hint:
direct object = receives the action (ask what? or whom?) | indirect object = to whom/for whom (comes before do). write none if there is no indirect object!
identify the direct object and indirect object (if present) in each sentence.

1. the teacher gave the students a surprise quiz.

direct object:
indirect object:

1. mom baked cookies for the bake sale.

direct object:
indirect object:

1. the coach showed the team the new plays.

direct object:
indirect object:

1. i wrote a letter to my grandmother.

direct object:
indirect object:

1. the museum curator told us the fascinating history of the ancient artifact.

direct object:
indirect object:

1. she promised her parents better grades next semester.

direct object:
indirect object:

Explanation:

For each sentence, the direct object answers "what?" or "whom?" about the verb's action. The indirect object answers "to whom?" or "for whom?" and comes before the direct object; if no such object exists, write 'none'.

Answer:

1. (Example answer: "Yes, I have finished reading the assigned chapters." or "No, I haven't finished reading the assigned chapters yet.")

33.
Direct Object: a surprise quiz
Indirect Object: the students
34.
Direct Object: cookies
Indirect Object: none
35.
Direct Object: the new plays
Indirect Object: the team
36.
Direct Object: a letter
Indirect Object: none
37.
Direct Object: the fascinating history of the ancient artifact
Indirect Object: us
38.
Direct Object: better grades next semester
Indirect Object: her parents