Compound Direct Objects

A direct object is one type of predicate complement.  It is a noun or a pronoun that receives the action of the verb.  A compound direct object refers to more than one noun or pronoun that is receiving the action of the verb.

Directions:  Underline once the simple subject in the sentence, underline twice the verb, and circle the direct objects.

1.       My friend plays football and baseball.

2.       We ate the donuts and muffins for breakfast.

3.       My sister studied geometry and history today.

4.       The tornado ruined both our garage and the treehouse.

5.       We explored the woods and the river.

6.       The new baker sells bread, cookies, cakes, and donuts.

7.       Mr. Jackson bought a new computer, a refurbished printer, and a desk.

8.       The student removed his papers and pens from the desk.

9.       The lions at the zoo scared the small children and their parents.

10.    The lifeguard watched people on the beach and people in the water.

11.    My neighbor built a garden bed and a retaining wall.

12.    The dog chased the cat and the squirrel across the yard.