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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 this sentence: 'The cat chased the mouse.'

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mouse

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Identify the verb in this sentence: 'The dog barked loudly.'

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barked

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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 complete the meaning of the verb by answering the question 'what?' or 'whom?'

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Identify the direct object in this sentence: 'She baked a cake for the party.'

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cake

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Identify the verb in this sentence: 'They played soccer in the park.'

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played

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What is the direct object in this sentence: 'He gave her a gift.'

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gift

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Identify the direct object in this sentence: 'The teacher explained the lesson.'

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lesson

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Identify the verb in this sentence: 'The children laughed at the joke.'

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laughed

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What is the direct object in this sentence: 'I saw the movie last night.'

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movie