Decide whether each word or phrase is a direct object or an indirect object.

The wind blew (Min's hat) down the road.

Did you give (Annabelle) the homework?

Liza gave her homework to (the teacher).

I left (my gloves) on the subway.

Angelo threw the (towel) angrily.

I took (my seat) in the front row.

The wind blew (Min's hat) down the road.

Direct

Did you give (Annabelle) the homework?

Direct

Liza gave her homework to (the teacher)

indirect

I left (my gloves) on the subway.

indirect (maybe)

Angelo threw the (towel) angrily.

indirect

I took (my seat) in the front row.

indirect

A direct object is a noun or a pronoun that receives the action in the sentence; they can be identified by answering the "what?" or the "who?" questions.

An indirect object, on the other hand, is a noun or a pronoun that receives the direct object, or that is affected by it, thus an indirect object cannot exist without a direct object. Plus, we can identify it by answering "for What/Whom?" questions.

1. The wind blew (Min's hat) down the road: Direct object

Min's hat is the recipient of the verb "blew". What did the wind blow? Answer: Min's hat.

2. Did you give (Annabelle) the homework?: Indirect object

Annabelle is the person who receives the direct object "homework". Whom did you give the homework? Answer: To Annabelle.

3. Liza gave her homework to (the teacher) : Indirect object

Again, the teacher is the person who receives the direct object "homework". Whom did Liza give her homework? Answer: To the teacher.

4. I left (my gloves) on the subway: Direct object

"My gloves" is the recipient of the verb "left". What did you leave on the subway? Answer: My gloves

5. Angelo threw the (towel) angrily: Indirect object

"The towel" is the recipient of the verb "threw". What did Angelo throw angrily? Answer: The towel.

6. I took (my seat) in the front row: Direct object

What did you take in the front row? Answer: My seat.