Question

Which words in the sentence are the direct objects?

Into the earth he first pokes a stick or pole.

Choose all answers that are correct.














A.


pole











B.


stick











C.


earth











D.


pokes











E.


he

Answer 1

stick, pole

Answer 2

A direct object will follow a transitive verb [a type of action verb]. Direct objects can be nouns, pronouns, phrases, or clauses. If you can identify the subject and verb in a sentence, then finding the direct object—if one exists—is easy. Just remember this simple formula:

subject + verb + what? or who? = direct object