Direct Objects

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What is a direct object?

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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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In the sentence 'She kicked the ball.', what is the direct object?

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The direct object is 'the ball'.

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In the sentence 'The teacher gave the students homework.', what is the direct object?

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The direct object is 'homework'.

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What is the role of a direct object in a sentence?

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The role of a direct object is to complete the meaning of the verb by indicating what is being acted upon.

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Can a sentence have more than one direct object?

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Yes, a sentence can have multiple direct objects, as in 'She bought apples and oranges.'

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What is the direct object in the sentence 'They watched a movie.'?

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The direct object is 'a movie'.

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In the sentence 'He threw the frisbee to his dog.', what is the direct object?

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The direct object is 'the frisbee'.

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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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In the sentence 'I sent her a letter.', what is the direct object?

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The direct object is 'a letter'.