Direct Object Practice

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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 in a sentence.

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How can you identify a direct object in a sentence?

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To identify a direct object, ask 'what?' or 'whom?' after the verb.

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Identify the direct object in the sentence: 'The teacher gave the students homework.'

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homework

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What is the role of a verb in a sentence?

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A verb expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being.

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Identify the verb in the sentence: 'The cat chased the mouse.'

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chased

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What are compound direct objects?

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Compound direct objects are two or more direct objects that share the same verb.

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Identify the direct objects in the sentence: 'She bought apples and oranges.'

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apples and oranges

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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, while an indirect object indicates to whom or for whom the action is done.

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

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her

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What is the function of a subject in a sentence?

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The subject is the person, place, thing, or idea that is doing or being something.