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 in a sentence. It answers the question 'what?' or 'whom?' after the verb.

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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?' or 'for whom?' after the verb.

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Identify the direct object in the sentence: 'The cat chased the mouse.'

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mouse

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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 function of a direct object in a sentence?

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The function of a direct object is to receive the action of the verb and complete its meaning.

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What is the function of an indirect object in a sentence?

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

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Rewrite the sentence to include an indirect object: 'The teacher explained the lesson.'

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The teacher explained the lesson to the students.

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In the sentence 'He told his parents a lie,' what is the direct object?

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lie

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In the sentence 'A movie on TV gave me the chills,' what is the direct object?

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chills

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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.