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

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In the sentence 'The cat chased the mouse,' what is the direct object?

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mouse

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In the sentence 'She wrote a letter,' what is the direct object?

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letter

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What type of verb does a direct object follow?

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An action verb.

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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.

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In the sentence 'He gave her a gift,' what are the direct objects?

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gift.

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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 tells to whom or for whom the action is done.

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In the sentence 'They built a house,' what is the direct object?

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house

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Identify the direct object: 'The teacher assigned homework.'

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homework