Old Yeller

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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: 'George will finish the painting this evening.'

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The direct object is 'painting'.

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What does the word 'bounding' mean?

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'Bounding' means leaping forward.

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Use 'bounding' in a sentence.

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The children went bounding out the door to the playground.

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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 done.

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Identify the indirect object in the sentence: 'Mr. Fitzgerald and his fifth-grade class sent their principal a giant get-well card.'

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The indirect object is 'their principal'.

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What does the word 'picturing' mean?

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'Picturing' means making a mental image.

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Use 'picturing' in a sentence.

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The boy was picturing where to bury his treasure.

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What is a verb?

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A verb is a word that describes an action, occurrence, or state of being.

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Give an example of a verb in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'The dog barks loudly,' the verb is 'barks'.