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 do you identify a direct object in a sentence?

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

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Example of a direct object in a sentence: 'The cat chased the mouse.' What is the direct object?

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The direct object is 'mouse'.

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In the sentence 'She reads a book,' what is the direct object?

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The direct object is 'book'.

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What is the direct object in the sentence 'They built a sandcastle.'?

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The direct object is 'sandcastle'.

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Can a sentence have more than one direct object?

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Yes, a sentence can have multiple direct objects, e.g., 'She bought apples and oranges.'

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What is the direct object in the sentence 'He kicked the ball.'?

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The direct object is 'ball'.

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In the sentence 'The teacher gave the students homework,' what is the direct object?

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The direct object is 'homework'.

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What is the direct object in the sentence 'I saw the movie yesterday.'?

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The direct object is 'movie'.

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In the sentence 'The dog fetched the stick,' what is the direct object?

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The direct object is 'stick'.