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 'The frog ate a fly,' what is the direct object?

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The direct object is 'fly'.

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

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The direct object is 'pumpkin pie'.

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

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The direct object is 'lunch'.

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

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The direct object is 'bus'.

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In the sentence 'Christy made a quilt for her mom,' what is the direct object?

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The direct object is 'quilt'.

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Can a direct object be a pronoun?

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Yes, a direct object can be a pronoun, such as 'him,' 'her,' or 'it.'

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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.

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Provide an example of a sentence with both a direct object and an indirect object.

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In the sentence 'She gave her friend a gift,' 'gift' is the direct object and 'friend' is the indirect object.