1. Identify the bold faced words in the following sentence: I have read (that gorillas will not cross rivers.)

A). direct object

B). Indirect object

C). predicate nominative

D). object of a preposition

2. Identify the bold faced words in the following sentence: Send (whomever you like) these free tickets.

A). Direct Object

B). Indirect Object

C). Predicate Nominative

D). Object Of A Preposition

1) The answer to your question would be that the bold faced words in the sentence are the direct object.

2) The answer to your question would be that the bold faced words in the sentence are the indirect object.

Explanation:

A direct object is the noun, pronoun, or clause receiving the action. The direct object answers the question what? For example, in sentence 1, ask what have you read? The answer to that question is that gorillas will not cross rivers. Therefore, that clause is the direct object of the sentence, as it is the answer to the question.

On the contrary, the indirect object is the noun, pronoun, or clause affected by the action. The indirect object answer the question to whom? For instance, in sentence 2, ask to whom are you sending these free tickets? The answer to that question is whomever you like, the indirect object of the sentence.