Practice Direct and Indirect Objects: Free Worksheets & PDF Download

In English grammar, direct objects and indirect objects are essential components of many sentences. A direct object receives the action of the verb directly, while an indirect object shows to whom or for whom the action is done. These worksheets and exercises help learners practice identifying and using direct and indirect objects accurately in common sentence structures.

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Worksheet 1: Identifying Direct and Indirect Objects

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Worksheet 2: Identifying Objects in Sentences

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Direct and Indirect Objects Exercises

Exercise 1: Choose the sentence that uses the double object structure (no preposition).

1. a) I sent my friend a letter.
   b) I sent a letter to my friend.
2. a) She showed me the photos.
   b) She showed the photos to me.
3. a) He told his parents a joke.
   b) He told a joke to his parents.
4. a) I bought him a present.
   b) I bought a present for him.
5. a) They gave me an invitation.
   b) They gave an invitation to me.
6. a) She gave her friend a gift.
   b) She gave a gift to her friend.
7. a) I sent them an email.
   b) I sent an email to them.
8. a) We offered him a seat.
   b) We offered a seat to him.
9. a) The teacher explained the lesson to the students.
   b) The teacher explained the students a lesson.
10. a) He gave her a call.
    b) He gave a call to her.

Answer Key – Exercise 1

1. a
2. a
3. a
4. a
5. a
6. a
7. a
8. a
9. a
10. a

Note: The verb explain does not normally take the double object structure in standard English. We say “explain something to someone,” not “explain someone something.”

Exercise 2: Rewrite each sentence using the double object structure.

1. He gave a gift to her.
2. She told a secret to me.
3. They showed the picture to us.
4. I offered help to them.
5. We sent a letter to her.
6. I brought a drink to him.
7. He gave advice to me.
8. She sent a message to him.
9. We gave a ride to the kids.
10. I asked a question to the teacher.

Answer Key – Exercise 2

1. He gave her a gift.
2. She told me a secret.
3. They showed us the picture.
4. I offered them help.
5. We sent her a letter.
6. I brought him a drink.
7. He gave me advice.
8. She sent him a message.
9. We gave the kids a ride.
10. I asked the teacher a question.

Exercise 3: Identify and correct the mistakes.

1. He sent to her a message.
2. We gave the children to the toys.
3. She asked me a question to the teacher.
4. The manager gave to the staff new uniforms.
5. She gave to me a book yesterday.
6. I told the answer to the teacher.
7. He showed to her the new software.
8. I offered her help with the project.
9. The manager gave us to the task right away.
10. I asked my friend the truth.

Answer Key – Exercise 3

1. He sent her a message.
2. We gave the children the toys.
3. She asked the teacher a question.
4. The manager gave the staff new uniforms.
5. She gave me a book yesterday.
6. I told the teacher the answer.
7. He showed her the new software.
8. I offered her help with the project.
9. The manager gave us the task right away.
10. I asked my friend the truth.