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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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The direct object is 'the ball.'

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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 a verb by indicating what or whom is affected by the action.

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In the sentence 'She baked a cake,' what is the verb?

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The verb is 'baked.'

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In the sentence 'He threw the frisbee,' what is the direct object?

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The direct object is 'the frisbee.'

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What question do you ask to find the direct object in a sentence?

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You ask 'What?' or 'Whom?' after the verb.

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Identify the direct object in the sentence: 'They watched a movie.'

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The direct object is 'a movie.'

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In the sentence 'The teacher gave the students homework,' what is the direct object?

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The direct object is 'homework.'

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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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Identify the direct object in the sentence: 'I sent her a letter.'

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The direct object is 'a letter.'