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1. 1.

   Match the following subjects and verbs to suitable direct objects.

   1. My brother has ironed	a. a thesis on the various cultures in India.
   2. Shobhit can play	b. his leg?
   3. Did Sumit break	c. the famous novel about a white whale.
   4. Ramya is reading	d. all our clothes.
   5. My mother has written	e. a lovely pineapple cake.
   6. Kiren's parents have always welcomed	f. Malayalam.
   7. Sayan has baked	g. me.
   8. Bhavna is learning	h. the tabla really well.

    

2. 2.

   Underline the verbs in the following sentences and say whether they have direct objects or complements.

   1. I am usually in Kolkata around this time of the year.
      complement
   2. They have never asked me any questions.
   3. Lars has opened his presents already.
   4. Madhur is excited about his new film.
   5. Are they at home right now?
   6. Lalit rides his bike to school every day.
   7. Sarah is quite forgetful about these things.
   8. I recited the entire poem line by line.
3. 3.

   Underline the direct objects and circle the indirect objects in the following sentences.

   1. Rathna is reading (his brother) a story.
   2. My friend has lent me her favourite book.
   3. Will you give your brother a message from me?
   4. It has been ages since anyone wrote me a letter.
   5. My sister brought me bags full of chocolates from her last trip.
   6. Have you bought yourself a new backpack?
   7. My mentor always gives me good advice.
   8. I offered the guests cold drinks and snacks.
4. 4.

   Underline the direct object and circle the indirect objects in the following conversation.

   Rohit: Did you see the final match? Swati won the cup for the team yesterday.

   Asif: My favourite moment was the second goal she scored. She kicked the ball straight into the net from halfway across the field!

   Rohit: Yes, but it wasn't just her. Tara also kept her company by scoring two goals!

   Asif: True! Tara passed her the ball at all the critical moments. They kept giving each other signals throughout the match.

   Rohit: Yes, the communication between the two was perfect. They have given the team a lot to celebrate this season.

   Asif: Yes, they are our classmates. We should send them our wishes.

   Rohit: True. The team has won us so many medals this season.

   Asif: Thanks to their fantastic performance, the principal has lent them the playground exclusively till the end of the month.

   Rohit: Brilliant! This will encourage them further.