Direct Objects

Direct objects take the action of the verb.

Example:

We toured the buildings and grounds.

Buildings and grounds answer the what question about the verb...toured what?

George and Martha Washington greatly expanded Mount Vernon.
1. Yes
2. No
The beautiful gardens and elegant mansion reflected their excellent taste.
1. Yes
2. No
However, a large estate requires constant care.
1. Yes
2. No
War and government service kept the Washingtons away from their beautiful home.
1. Yes
2. No
The Washingtons did spend their final years at Mt. Vernon.
1. Yes
2. No
Bushrod Washington inherited Mt.Vernon from George washington in 1802.
1. Yes
2. No
He and his family, however, could not adequately maintain the huge estate.
1. Yes
2. No
At the time, the government did not actively preserve historical sites.
1. Yes
2. No
Anna Pamela Cunningham began her great crusade.
1. Yes
2. No
She planned the restoration and preservation of the home of the washingtons for public benefit.
1. Yes
2. No

Direct Objects

Is the underlined word the direct object in the sentence?

Direct Objects