Question

direct object pronouns /ven conmigo! level 2, p. 77
in english direct objects answer whom or what.
claudia dusts the lamp. what does claudia dust? the lamp
marcos invites teresa. whom does marcos invite? teresa
pablo makes the beds. what does pablo make? the beds
the lamp, teresa, and the beds are all direct objects because they answer whom or what. direct objects can be replaced by direct object pronouns, such as, him, her, it, or them.
claudia dusts the lamp. claudia dusts it.
marcos invites teresa. marcos invites her.
pablo makes the beds. pablo makes them.
a circle the direct object in the following sentences. then write the direct object pronoun which could be used to replace the direct object.

1. fernando mops the floor it
2. maricarmen vacuums the rugs.
3. my mom pays the mechanic.
4. guadalupe clears the tables.
5. manuela cleans the basement.
6. lorenzos dad calls the cleaning lady.
7. mateo does the chores.
8. the homeowner hires the gardener.

Explanation:

1. In "Fernando mops the floor", "the floor" is the direct object (answers "what" is mopped). The direct object pronoun is "it".
2. In "Maricarmen vacuums the rugs", "the rugs" is the direct object (answers "what" is vacuumed). The direct object pronoun is "them".
3. In "My mom pays the mechanic", "the mechanic" is the direct object (answers "whom" is paid). The direct object pronoun is "him/her".
4. In "Guadalupe clears the tables", "the tables" is the direct object (answers "what" is cleared). The direct object pronoun is "them".
5. In "Manuela cleans the basement", "the basement" is the direct object (answers "what" is cleaned). The direct object pronoun is "it".
6. In "Lorenzo's dad calls the cleaning lady", "the cleaning lady" is the direct object (answers "whom" is called). The direct object pronoun is "her".
7. In "Mateo does the chores", "the chores" is the direct object (answers "what" is done). The direct object pronoun is "them".
8. In "The homeowner hires the gardener", "the gardener" is the direct object (answers "whom" is hired). The direct object pronoun is "him/her".

Answer:

1. Direct object: the floor; Pronoun: it
2. Direct object: the rugs; Pronoun: them
3. Direct object: the mechanic; Pronoun: him/her
4. Direct object: the tables; Pronoun: them
5. Direct object: the basement; Pronoun: it
6. Direct object: the cleaning lady; Pronoun: her
7. Direct object: the chores; Pronoun: them
8. Direct object: the gardener; Pronoun: him/her