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 'Luis left his lunch at home,' what is the direct object?

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lunch

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In the sentence 'My jacket has two pockets,' what is the direct object?

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pockets

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In the sentence 'Dad baked a pumpkin pie,' what is the direct object?

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pumpkin pie

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In the sentence 'Felix rides the bus to school,' what is the direct object?

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bus

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In the sentence 'Nellie and Carrie sang a duet,' what is the direct object?

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duet

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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, usually connected by 'and'.

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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.