This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled.
Home
>
English Grammar
>
Grammar
>
Parts Of Speech
>
Verbs
>
Verbs With Two Objects – Quiz 1
Verbs With Two Objects Quiz 1 (15 MCQs)
This multiple-choice question set evaluates the ability to identify and understand direct and indirect objects in sentences, particularly focusing on verbs with two objects. It covers skills such as recognizing ditransitive verbs, understanding object placement, and distinguishing between direct and indirect objects in various verb structures.
Quiz Instructions
Select an option to see the correct answer instantly.
1.
What is the indirect object? John paid the bill for us.
A) John.
B) Paid.
C) Us.
D) Bill.
Show Answer
Explanations:
The indirect object in the sentence "John paid the bill for us" is
us
. The verb "paid" has two objects: a direct object (the bill) and an indirect object (us). The indirect object answers the question "for whom?" or "to whom?"
Option Analysis:
Option A:
John is the subject performing the action.
Option B:
Paid is the verb, not the indirect object.
Option C:
Us is the indirect object, as it answers "for whom?" or "to whom?" in relation to the direct object (the bill).
Option D:
Bill is the direct object receiving the action of being paid.
2.
What is the indirect object in this sentence:We sent a package to our relatives in Iowa.
A) Package.
B) Iowa.
C) Relatives.
D) We.
Show Answer
Explanations:
The indirect object in the sentence "We sent a package to our relatives in Iowa" is
relatives
. The verb "sent" has two objects: a direct object ("package") and an indirect object ("relatives"). The indirect object receives the benefit of the action, which in this case are the relatives who received the package.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Package - This is the direct object receiving the action.
Option B:
Iowa - This is a location and not an indirect object.
Option C:
Relatives - Correct. The relatives are the ones who received the package, making them the indirect object.
Option D:
We - This is the subject performing the action.
3.
What are verbs with two objects called?
A) 'ditransitive' or 'double-transitive' verbs.
B) 'ditransitive' or 'triple-transitive' verbs.
C) Verbs in past.
D) None of above.
Show Answer
Explanations:
Verbs with two objects are called 'ditransitive' or 'double-transitive' verbs because they transfer an action from the subject to a direct object and then to an indirect object, effectively involving two objects in one verb. For example, "She gave him a book." Here, "gave" is the verb, "him" is the indirect object (to whom the action is done), and "a book" is the direct object (what is given).
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. Verbs that transfer an action to two objects are indeed referred to as 'ditransitive' or 'double-transitive'.
Option B:
Incorrect. There is no such term as 'triple-transitive' for verbs with two objects.
Option C:
Incorrect. This option does not relate to the concept of verbs with two objects.
Option D:
Incorrect. The correct answer is provided in Option A.
4.
What is the direct object? He gave his teacher a card that he picked out himself.
A) Himself.
B) He.
C) Card.
D) Teacher.
Show Answer
Explanations:
The direct object in the sentence "He gave his teacher a card that he picked out himself" is "card." The verb "gave" requires two objects: an indirect object ("his teacher") and a direct object ("a card").
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Himself - Incorrect. This is the reflexive pronoun used in the relative clause, not the direct object.
Option B:
He - Incorrect. This is the subject of the sentence and not a direct object.
Option C:
Card - Correct. "Card" is the direct object receiving the action of the verb "gave."
Option D:
Teacher - Incorrect. This is the indirect object, which indicates to whom the card was given.
5.
What is the direct object? A movie on TV gave me the chills.
A) Chills.
B) TV.
C) Me.
D) Movie.
Show Answer
Explanations:
The direct object in the sentence "A movie on TV gave me the chills" is "chills." The verb "gave" requires two objects: a direct object and an indirect object. In this case, "me" would be considered the indirect object (the recipient of the action), while "chills" is the direct object (what was given).
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. "Chills" are what the movie gave to the speaker.
Option B:
Incorrect. "TV" is not directly receiving or being acted upon by the verb.
Option C:
Incorrect. "Me" is the indirect object, indicating who received the chills.
Option D:
Incorrect. "Movie" is the subject of the sentence and does not receive the action from "gave."
6.
What is the direct object? We sent a package to our relatives in Iowa.
A) We.
B) Iowa.
C) Package.
D) Relatives.
Show Answer
Explanations:
The direct object in the sentence "We sent a package to our relatives in Iowa" is
Package
. The verb "sent" requires two objects: an indirect object and a direct object. In this case, "relatives" functions as the indirect object (indicating to whom the action was performed), while "package" is the direct object (the thing that was sent).
Option Analysis:
Option A:
We - This is the subject of the sentence.
Option B:
Iowa - This is a location and not directly receiving the action of "sent" as an object.
Option C:
Package - Correct. The thing being sent (direct object).
Option D:
Relatives - These are the indirect recipients, to whom the package was sent.
7.
What is the indirect object? He gave his teacher a card that he picked out himself.
A) Teacher.
B) Himself.
C) Card.
D) He.
Show Answer
Explanations:
The indirect object in the sentence "He gave his teacher a card that he picked out himself" is
teacher
. The verb "gave" has two objects: a direct object (card) and an indirect object (teacher). The indirect object answers the question "to whom?" or "for whom?"
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. Teacher is the indirect object as it receives the action of giving indirectly through the card.
Option B:
Incorrect. Himself refers to the subject performing an action, not receiving one.
Option C:
Incorrect. Card is the direct object receiving the action of being given.
Option D:
Incorrect. He is the subject performing the action and does not receive it.
8.
Which is the correct structure of the FIRST RULE?
A) Subject + do+ verb + Noun (Indirect Object) + Noun (direct Object).
B) Subject + verb + Noun (indirect) + Noun (direct).
C) Subject + Auxiliary + Noun (Direct) + Noun (Indirect).
D) None of above.
Show Answer
Explanations:
The correct structure for the FIRST RULE, which involves verbs with two objects, is Option B: Subject + verb + Noun (indirect) + Noun (direct). This structure accurately represents the typical arrangement where an indirect object precedes a direct object. For example, "She gave her friend a book."
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect as it includes 'do' which is not typically part of this rule.
Option B:
Correct as described above.
Option C:
Incorrect as it incorrectly places the auxiliary verb before the direct object.
Option D:
Not applicable since Option B is correct.
9.
Are verbs that don't take two objects }2say, push and take" ?
A) Obviously is true.
B) Obviously is false. Daah!.
C) Sorry, I don't remember.
D) None of above.
Show Answer
Explanations:
Verbs that do not take two objects are called monovalent verbs, meaning they only require one object to complete their meaning. Verbs like "say" and "push" typically take only one object. For example, in the sentence "She said the truth," "said" is a verb taking just one object, "the truth." Similarly, in "He pushed the door," "pushed" takes only one object, "the door."
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. Verbs like "say" and "push" do not take two objects.
Option B:
Incorrect. The statement is false as these verbs are monovalent, taking only one object.
Option C:
Incorrect. This option indicates a lack of knowledge rather than addressing the correct answer.
Option D:
Incorrect. Option A is indeed true for this case.
10.
With indirect object, the preposition for indicates .....
A) That a person does noting on behalf or another one.
B) That a person does something on behalf of another one.
C) That can be used when talking about the past, present or future.
D) None of above.
Show Answer
Explanations:
The preposition "for" in the context of indirect objects typically indicates that a person performs an action on behalf of another person. This aligns with Option B: "That a person does something on behalf of another one."
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect; "for" does not indicate doing nothing.
Option B:
Correct; "for" indicates performing an action for someone else's benefit.
Option C:
Incorrect; "for" is specific to the context of indirect objects, not time frames.
Option D:
Incorrect; Option B is correct.
11.
Verbs with for to introduce the indirect obkectI. BuyII. Sell, get. III. Make
A) II, I.
B) I, III.
C) III, II.
D) I.
Show Answer
Explanations:
The correct answer is B) I, III. The verbs "buy" and "make" can be followed by a direct object (the thing being bought or made) and an indirect object (to whom it is given or for whom it is done), as in "I bought him a gift" or "She made her son a sandwich." However, the verb "sell" typically does not take an indirect object with "for to," but rather uses a preposition like "to" to indicate the recipient of the sale.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect. II (Sell) does not fit the pattern described.
Option B:
Correct. I (Buy) and III (Make) can use "for to" with an indirect object.
Option C:
Incorrect. III (Make) fits, but II (Sell) does not.
Option D:
Incorrect. Only I (Buy) fits the pattern described.
12.
Which is NOT the correct structure of the SECOND RULE?
A) Subject + Verb + Noun (indirect object) + to/for + Noun (direct object).
B) Subject + Verb + Noun (direct object) + to/for + Noun (direct object).
C) Subject + Verb + Noun (direct object) + to/for + Noun (indirect object).
D) None of above.
Show Answer
Explanations:
The correct structure for verbs with two objects is typically "Subject + Verb + Noun (indirect object) + to/for + Noun (direct object)". This matches Option A, making it the correct structure of the second rule. Therefore, Option C, which suggests a direct object followed by an indirect object, is not the correct structure.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Subject + Verb + Noun (indirect object) + to/for + Noun (direct object). This is the correct structure.
Option B:
Subject + Verb + Noun (direct object) + to/for + Noun (direct object). Incorrect, as both objects are direct.
Option C:
Subject + Verb + Noun (direct object) + to/for + Noun (indirect object). This is the incorrect structure for verbs with two objects. Correct answer.
Option D:
None of above. Not applicable as Option A is correct.
13.
What is the direct object? Tina is making dinner for us.
A) Making.
B) Tina.
C) Us.
D) Dinner.
Show Answer
Explanations:
Direct objects receive the action of the verb. In "Tina is making dinner for us," "dinner" is receiving the action of the verb "making."
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Making - This is a gerund, not an object.
Option B:
Tina - The subject performing the action.
Option C:
Us - Indirect object receiving the benefit of the action.
Option D:
Dinner - Direct object receiving the action "making."
14.
If the direct object comes first, we need to use a preposition .....
A) After, before.
B) In, on.
C) For, to.
D) Next, under.
Show Answer
Explanations:
When the direct object comes first, we need to use a preposition followed by the indirect object. This is because in English, when the order of objects is switched, the indirect object typically requires a preposition such as "for" or "to".
Option Analysis:
Option A:
After, before - These are not prepositions used with direct and indirect objects.
Option B:
In, on - These prepositions do not fit the context of switching object order in English grammar rules.
Option C:
For, to - Correct. "For" or "to" are the prepositions used when the direct object precedes the indirect object.
Option D:
Next, under - These do not serve as prepositions in this context and are not used with objects in English grammar rules for switching order.
15.
What is the indirect object? Tina is making dinner for us.
A) Us.
B) Making.
C) Dinner.
D) Tina.
Show Answer
Explanations:
The indirect object in the sentence "Tina is making dinner for us." is "us". In this construction, "dinner" is the direct object receiving the action (making), and "us" is the indirect object benefiting from that action.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. "Us" is the indirect object as it indicates who benefits from Tina making dinner.
Option B:
Incorrect. "Making" is a verb and not an object in this sentence.
Option C:
Incorrect. "Dinner" is the direct object receiving the action of being made.
Option D:
Incorrect. "Tina" is the subject performing the action, not an object.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are verbs with two objects?
Verbs with two objects involve using a verb that requires both a direct object and an indirect object. The direct object receives the action of the verb, while the indirect object indicates to or for whom the action is performed.
How do verbs with one object differ from those with two objects?
Verbs with one object only require a direct object that receives the action of the verb. In contrast, verbs with two objects need both a direct and an indirect object to fully express the meaning of the sentence.
Can you give an example of a verb with two objects?
Certainly! An example is "She gave him a book." Here, "gave" is the verb, "him" is the indirect object (to whom the action was performed), and "a book" is the direct object (what was given).
Are verbs with two objects always necessary in a sentence?
No, verbs with two objects are not always necessary. Sentences can be constructed using only one object or without any objects at all, depending on the context and the information being conveyed.
How do you identify a verb with two objects in a sentence?
To identify a verb with two objects, look for a verb that requires both an indirect object (often preceded by "to" or "for") and a direct object. The indirect object typically comes before the direct object in the sentence.