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Direct objects CHAPITRE

In English A direct object is the person or thing in a sentence that directly receivesthe action of the verb. It answers the question whom? or what?

I gave him the book, {the book answers the question, What did I give him?)I introduced Peter to Mary. (Peter answers the question, Whom did I introduce?)

Direct objects usually come after the verb. Adjectives, adverbs, and articles maycome between a verb and its direct object.

The library has interesting books.The car company will introduce a new truck this month.

Compare the following sentences. In the second sentence, the preposition to comesbetween the verb walks and the direct object school, so to school is a prepositionalphrase and not a direct object.

Scott walks the dog. Scott walks to school.

A Underline the direct object in each sentence.1. The library also lends DVDs.2. Her parents drive an antique car.3. We need candles for the birthday cake.4. I'm meeting George at the park.5. I take the bus to school on occasion.6. The dog always obeys his master.7. She doesn't understand the chemistry lesson.8. Did you take pictures of the fireworks?

In French A direct object is also a noun that receives the verb's action. It follows theverb and is not directly preceded by a preposition.

Sophie cherche une robe.Michel ecoute le professeur.Elle va a l'ecole. (I'Scole follows a and is not a direct object)

Like English, adjectives, adverbs, and articles may come between a verb and itsdirect object.

Patrice et Roland aiment bien le sport.Lisette porte votre casquette.

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B Underline the direct object in each sentence.1. Tu as ton sac?2. Monique cherche le livre de maths.3. Je ne vois pas Jean.4. J'aime ce chemisier blanc.5. Delphine veut acheter ce cadeau.6. Est-ce que tu as invite Magali a la fete?7. Elle trouve ce bouquet de fleurs tres beau.8. Nous prenons un sandwich au cafe.

C Complete each of the following sentences logically. Then circle the direct objectin each sentence.

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1. J'aime bien les cereales pour le petit-dejeuner2. Nous avons trouve

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4. Au magasin, j'ai choisi

5. Tu as invite

6. Mes amis et moi, nous attendons

D Which of the following sentences has a direct object? Explain your choice.

J'aime I 'ecole. Je vais a Pecole.

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Direct object pronouns CHAPITRE

U In English Direct object pronouns refer to someone or something that receives theaction of the verb. They replace direct object nouns to avoid repetition. Direct objectpronouns are placed after the verb.English object pronouns that replace things are it and them. Object pronouns that canrefer to people are him, her, you, me, us, and them.

I saw that film and I enjoyed it immensely.Mom took Peter to school. She picked him up later.They were not using their mountain bikes so they sold them.

A Circle the direct object pronoun and underline the noun it refers to.1. Finish your homework now and hand [jt| in tomorrow2. I bought an apple for later, but I ate it immediately.3. If you don't know Russell, let me introduce him to you!4. I heard a lot about your brothers, but I never met them.5. I wanted to see two movies, but my friend had already seen them.6. Did you phone Grandmother or did you email her?7. Do you like these flowers? I bought them for my mom.8. I sent you my first novel. You never read it, did you?

In French Direct object pronouns can also be used to avoid repeating direct objectnouns that have already been mentioned.

—Tu aimes le sirop de menthe?—Pas du tout. Je le deteste.

The direct object pronouns are as follows:m e ( m e ) n o u s ( u s )t e ( y o u ) v o u s ( y o u )le/la (him/her, it) les (them)

In the present tense, direct object pronouns go before the conjugated verb. If there isan infinitive, they go before the infinitive. Note that before a verb beginning with avowel sound, me, te, le, and la change to m', t', and I'.

Je vous invite tous chez moi.Le film est bon et ils veulent le regarder.Ma grand-mere m'aime beaucoup.Je I'ai cherche, mais je ne I'ai pas trouve.

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B Circle the direct object pronoun and underline the noun it refers to.1. Elle essaye les robes et les achete.2. La jupe est horrible. Elle ne la prend pas.3. Est-ce que vous montez les lits ou les descendez?4. Marcel, je te souhaite bon anniversaire!5. Monsieur et Madame Langlois, je vous invite chez moi.6. J'adore les feux d'artifice et je vais les voir cette annee.7. Cette carte est belle. Tu veux l'envoyer?

C Write answers to the following questions. Use an appropriate pronoun to avoidrepeating the underlined words in each answer.

1. Tu aimes les tartes aux pommes?Non, je ne les aime pas.

2. Tu prends lebus pour aller a l'ecole?

3. Est-ce que tu invites tes professeurs a tes fetes?

4. Achetes-tu souvent ces magazines?

5. Tu attends ta copine?

6. Qui fait la vaisselle chez toi?

D Compare the following sentences In your own words, explain the placement ofne... pas in sentences that contain direct object pronouns.

Je ne le prends pas. Je ne vais pas le prendre.

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