objects follow an action verb. the “equation” for action verb sentences looks like:

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Objects follow an action verb. The “equation” for action verb sentences looks like:

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Page 1: Objects follow an action verb. The “equation” for action verb sentences looks like:

Objects follow an action verb. The “equation” for action verb sentences looks like:

Page 2: Objects follow an action verb. The “equation” for action verb sentences looks like:

direct object- a noun or pronoun that receives the action of a verb or shows the result of the action.

It answers “what?” or “whom?” after an action verb

ex) I kicked the ball.

Page 3: Objects follow an action verb. The “equation” for action verb sentences looks like:

indirect object- a noun or pronoun that precedes the direct object

These are optional Tells “to whom” or “for whom” the

action of the verb is done

ex) I kicked him the ball.

Page 4: Objects follow an action verb. The “equation” for action verb sentences looks like:

Draw an arrow from the action verb to the direct object and another one from the direct object to the indirect object (if there is one!).

1) Medieval knights often rescued maidens in danger.

2) The algebra teacher lent her a new ruler.

Page 5: Objects follow an action verb. The “equation” for action verb sentences looks like:

ExamplesHand me the clean sheets please.

◦ DO-sheets◦ IO-me

The algebra teacher lent her a new ruler.◦ DO- ruler◦ IO- her