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

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ball

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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 indirect object in the sentence: 'She gave her friend a gift.'

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friend

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

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The purpose 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 purpose of an indirect object in a sentence?

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

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Identify the direct object in the sentence: 'He wrote a letter.'

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letter

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

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students

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Can a sentence have both a direct and an indirect object?

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Yes, a sentence can have both a direct and an indirect object.

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

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sandcastle