Direct objects, indirect objects, and objects of prepositions quiz

In this quiz you are given sentences that have either a direct object, indirect object, or object of a preposition and you have to identify which it is.

Identify the Object Quiz

Direct, Indirect and Object of Prepositions

Instructions

The word underlined is a direct object, indirect object, or object of a preposition. Choose the correct answer.

1. Lisa baked a chocolate cake for her friend's birthday.
Direct Object
Indirect Object
Object of a Preposition
2. We walked along the riverbank before sunset.
Direct Object
Indirect Object
Object of a Preposition
3. The teacher handed the students their graded essays.
Direct Object
Indirect Object
Object of a Preposition
4. He sent his mum a postcard from Italy.
Direct Object
Indirect Object
Object of a Preposition
5. The dog chased the ball across the field.
Direct Object
Indirect Object
Object of a Preposition
6. She looked at the stars through the telescope.
Direct Object
Indirect Object
Object of a Preposition
7. I told my friend a funny story.
Direct Object
Indirect Object
Object of a Preposition
8. After dinner, we watched a documentary about ancient Egypt.
Direct Object
Indirect Object
Object of a Preposition
9. He placed the keys on the table near the door.
Direct Object
Indirect Object
Object of a Preposition
10. Maria gave her little brother a toy robot.
Direct Object
Indirect Object
Object of a Preposition

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