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

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ball

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Identify the direct object in this sentence: 'She read a book.'

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book

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Identify the direct object in this sentence: 'They built a sandcastle.'

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sandcastle

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Identify the direct object in this sentence: 'He kicked the soccer ball.'

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soccer ball

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What question do you ask to find the direct object?

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You ask 'What?' or 'Whom?' after the verb.

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

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homework

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Identify the direct object in this sentence: 'The chef cooked a delicious meal.'

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meal

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Identify the direct object in this sentence: 'The cat caught a mouse.'

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mouse

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Identify the direct object in this sentence: 'We watched a movie.'

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movie