MCT Direct / Indirect Object

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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. It answers the question 'what?' or 'whom?' after the verb.

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Identify the direct object in the sentence: 'Stacy told her friends a story.'

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The direct object is 'story.'

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Identify the direct object in the sentence: 'Our boss is buying us dinner.'

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The direct object is 'dinner.'

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What is an indirect object?

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An indirect object is a noun or pronoun that indicates to whom or for whom the action of the verb is done. It answers the question 'to whom?' or 'for whom?' after the verb.

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Identify the indirect object in the sentence: 'I gave Rachel and Melissa a high-five for winning their game.'

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The indirect object is 'Rachel and Melissa.'

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Identify the subject in the sentence: 'Sometimes Michael rides his bicycle in the rain.'

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The subject is 'Michael.'

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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 gave the pirate a chance.'

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The direct object is 'chance.'

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What question does a direct object answer?

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A direct object answers the question 'what?' or 'whom?' after the verb.

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What question does an indirect object answer?

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An indirect object answers the question 'to whom?' or 'for whom?' after the verb.