Unit 7- Direct 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.

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How can you identify a direct object in a sentence?

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To identify a direct object, ask 'What?' or 'Whom?' after the verb.

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In the sentence 'She kicked the ball,' what is the direct object?

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The direct object is 'the ball'.

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Is 'classmates' a direct object in the sentence 'We gave flyers to our classmates'?

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No, 'classmates' is not a direct object; it is the indirect object.

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In the sentence 'The orchestra played the overture,' what is the direct object?

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The direct object is 'the overture'.

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What is the role of a direct object in a sentence?

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The role of a direct object is to complete the meaning of the verb by indicating what is being acted upon.

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In the sentence 'I designed a poster for the show,' what is the direct object?

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The direct object is 'a poster'.

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Is 'lights' a direct object in the sentence 'I dimmed the lights'?

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Yes, 'lights' is the direct object.

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In the sentence 'Ron's dad ran the ticket booth,' is 'dad' a direct object?

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No, 'dad' is the subject; 'the ticket booth' is the direct object.

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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.