THE SUBJECT AND THE OBJECT

The subject of a sentence sometimes does something to someone or something else. The person or thing that receives the action is called the object.

SUBJECT - VERB - OBJECT

Susan has bought a painting.

Hannah is reading her book.

The twins climbed the hill.

James stroked the cat.

Mom is holding the baby.

Jacob is making a kite.

They were playing football.

I am writing a story.

Emma crossed the street.

You have forgotten your umbrella.

Dad is cooking supper.

We have built a sandcastle.

DIRECT AND INDIRECT OBJECTS

Some verbs have two objects. The direct object receives the action of the verb. The indirect object tells to whom or for whom the action is done.

SUBJECT - VERB - INDIRECT OBJECT - DIRECT OBJECT

The bank lends people money.

Madison is making her doll a dress.

I am writing Grandma a letter.

Grandma is reading Diana a story.

Andrew gave his dog a bone.

We left you some food.

Joshua is showing us his stamps.

Miss Lee found Alice a chair.

Dad bought James a bike.

NOTE:

The indirect object usually comes before the direct object.