Old Yeller

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What does the word 'strained' mean?

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taxed one's muscles

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What does the word 'bounding' mean?

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leaping forward

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What does the word 'picturing' mean?

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making a mental image

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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 the verb.

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What is the direct object in the sentence: 'Erica is climbing the steepest trail'?

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trail

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What is a compound direct object?

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A compound direct object consists of two or more direct objects that share the same verb.

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What is the compound direct object in the sentence: 'my brother and I had fun playing basketball and baseball'?

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basketball and baseball

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What does the word 'compound' mean in grammar?

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A compound refers to a structure that consists of two or more parts.

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

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To indicate who or what is receiving the action of the verb.

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What does the word 'climbing' indicate in a sentence?

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It indicates an action being performed.