Direct and Indirect Object Pronouns Quiz

Direct Object Pronouns (DOP)

• Direct object pronoun identifies WHO or WHAT receives the action of a verb.
• Example: In "Miguel bought a gift at Target," the direct object is "the gift," answering the question, "What was bought?"

Direct Object Pronouns List

• Me = me
• Te = you
• Lo = him/it
• La = her/it
• Nos = us
• Los = them (masculine)
• Las = them (feminine)

DOP Usage

• Direct object pronouns must be placed right before the verb in a sentence.
• Example: "Lo tengo" (I have it).

Indirect Object Pronouns (IOP)

• Indirect object pronouns always refer to a person; they indicate to whom the action of the verb is directed.
• Answers the question "To whom?".

Indirect Object Pronouns List

• Me = to me, for me
• Te = to you, for you
• Le = to you (formal), for you
• Nos = to us, for us
• Les = to you all, to them, for them
• Note: Use "a ella, a Maria, a los chicos" for clarification when using "le" or "les."

IOP Usage

• Indirect object pronouns are also placed right before the verb in a sentence.

Placement of DOPs and IOPs

• Both direct and indirect object pronouns precede the conjugated verb.
• They may be attached to the end of an infinitive verb or used in commands.
• Example: "Dime la verdad" (Tell me the truth).

Special Cases in Sentences

• When both "le" or "les" and "lo" or "los" are present in the same sentence, change "le" or "les" to "se."

Order of Pronouns

• When using both DOPs and IOPs in a sentence, the indirect object pronoun (IOP) always comes before the direct object pronoun (DOP).