Direct/Indirect Objects

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What is a direct object in a sentence?

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A direct object is a noun or pronoun that receives the action of a verb directly.

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Identify the direct object in the sentence: 'The dog chased the ball.'

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ball

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What is an indirect object in a sentence?

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An indirect object is a noun or pronoun that receives the direct object.

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Identify the indirect object in the sentence: 'She gave her friend a gift.'

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friend

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What is the role of a subject in a sentence?

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The subject is the noun or pronoun that performs the action of the verb.

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Identify the subject in the sentence: 'The teacher explained the lesson.'

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teacher

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What is the difference between a direct object and an indirect object?

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A direct object receives the action of the verb directly, while an indirect object indicates to whom or for whom the action is done.

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Identify the direct object in the sentence: 'He wrote a letter.'

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letter

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What is the function of a verb in a sentence?

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A verb expresses the action or state of being of the subject.

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Identify the verb in the sentence: 'The cat sleeps on the mat.'

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sleeps