Direct & Indirect 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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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 performed.

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Identify the direct object in the sentence: 'She kicked the ball.'

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The direct object is 'the ball.'

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

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The indirect object is 'his friend.'

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

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The function of a direct object is to complete the meaning of the verb by answering the question 'what?' or 'whom?'

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What is the function of an indirect object in a sentence?

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The function of an indirect object is to indicate to whom or for whom the action of the verb is done.

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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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In the sentence 'The chef made us dinner,' what is the indirect object?

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The indirect object is 'us.'

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Can a sentence have both a direct and an indirect object? Provide an example.

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Yes, a sentence can have both. Example: 'She sent her brother a letter.' (Direct object: 'a letter', Indirect object: 'her brother')

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What question do you ask to find the direct object in a sentence?

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You ask 'what?' or 'whom?' after the verb.