Fragments, Run-Ons, Direct & Indirect Objects

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What is a direct object in a sentence?

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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 the verb.

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Identify the direct object in the sentence: 'Reece created his own Pokemon.'

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The direct object is 'Pokemon'.

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What is a sentence fragment?

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A sentence fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought. It is missing a subject, a verb, or both.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'The rented limousine with the sunroof and the windows heavily tinted.'

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This is a sentence fragment.

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What is an indirect object in a sentence?

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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: 'The teacher told us the instructions for the day.'

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The indirect object is 'us'.

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What is a run-on sentence?

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A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined without appropriate punctuation or conjunctions.

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Provide an example of a run-on sentence.

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Example: 'I love to read I go to the library every week.'

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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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Identify the direct object in the sentence: 'Jackson ran laps because he got in trouble.'

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The direct object is 'laps'.