TEST - Indirect and Direct Objects

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What is an indirect object?

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An indirect object is a noun or pronoun that receives the direct object in a sentence. It answers the questions 'to whom?', 'for whom?', 'to what?', or 'for what?'. For example, in the sentence 'She gave him a gift', 'him' is the indirect object.

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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 the verb in a sentence. It answers the questions 'what?' or 'whom?'. For example, in the sentence 'He kicked the ball', 'the ball' is the direct object.

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How do you identify an indirect object in a sentence?

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To identify an indirect object, say 'subject, action verb, to or for what or whom?'. The answer will be the indirect object. For example, in 'She told him a story', 'him' is the indirect object.

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How do you identify a direct object in a sentence?

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To identify a direct object, say 'subject, action verb, what or whom?'. The answer will be the direct object. For example, in 'They built a house', 'a house' is the direct object.

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Rewrite the sentence with the indirect object first: 'The teacher gave the students homework.'

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The teacher gave homework to the students.

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What is the difference between direct and indirect objects?

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A direct object receives the action of the verb directly, while an indirect object is affected by the action of the verb indirectly, usually indicating to whom or for whom the action is done.

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Can a sentence have both a direct and an indirect object?

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Yes, a sentence can have both a direct and an indirect object. For example, in 'She sent her friend a letter', 'her friend' is the indirect object and 'a letter' is the direct object.

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Identify the indirect object: 'The chef cooked the guests a delicious meal.'

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The indirect object is 'the guests'.

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Identify the direct object: 'The dog chased the cat.'

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The direct object is 'the cat'.

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What is the role of the subject in a sentence?

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The subject is the noun or pronoun that performs the action of the verb. For example, in 'The boy runs', 'the boy' is the subject.