Direct and 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 directly. It answers the question 'what?' or 'whom?' after an action verb.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

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Identify the direct object in the sentence: 'The teacher assigned homework.'

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homework

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

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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. It answers the question 'to whom?', 'for whom?', 'to what?', or 'for what?' after an action verb.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

Front

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

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friend

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

Front

What is the subject of a sentence?

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The subject of a sentence is the noun or pronoun that performs the action of the verb or is described by the verb.

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CCSS.L.1.1C

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

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Identify the subject in the sentence: 'The dog barked loudly.'

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dog

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CCSS.L.1.1C

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

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How can you find the direct object in a sentence?

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To find the direct object, locate the verb and ask 'what?' or 'whom?' after the verb.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

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Is there a direct object in the sentence: 'He runs every morning.'?

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No, there is no direct object.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

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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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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

Front

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

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sandcastle

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I