Direct Object

Question 1

What is a direct object?

Answer 1

A noun which that someone or something (the subject) acts upon.

Question 2

Characteristics of Direct Objects

Answer 2

1.) Are always used with transitive verbs.
2.) Never preceded by preposition.
3.) Cannot be removed without change meaning of sentence.
4.) Become the subject when the sentence is turned around into the passive voice.
5.) Can always be found by asking “Whom?” or “What?”

Question 3

Direct Object Pronouns (Unstressed/Atonic)

Answer 3

Mi
Ti
Lo (L’)
la (l’)
La
Ci
Vi
Li (m,p)
le (m,p)

Question 4

When do you use contraction for lo and la?

Answer 4

When it is in front of avere as an auxilary verb.

Question 5

Where does direct object normally go (unstressed/atonic)?

Answer 5

Before verb.

Question 6

Exceptions to normal DO placement ?

Answer 6

1.) Infinitive - added to verb
2.) Gerund - Added to verb
3.) Negative imperative - can go before or after.

Question 7

Direct Object Pronouns (Stressed/Tonic)

Answer 7

Me
Te
lui, lei
Lui
Noi
Voi
Loro

Question 8

Placement of Tonic DO Pronoun

Answer 8

After verb.