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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 the sentence: 'The cat chased the mouse.'

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mouse

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Identify the direct object in the sentence: 'She read the book.'

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book

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Identify the direct object in the sentence: 'They built a sandcastle.'

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sandcastle

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Identify the direct object in the sentence: 'He kicked the ball.'

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ball

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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 the sentence: 'The teacher gave the students homework.'

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homework

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Identify the direct object in the sentence: 'We watched a movie last night.'

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movie

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Identify the direct object in the sentence: 'The chef cooked a delicious meal.'

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meal

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Identify the direct object in the sentence: 'The dog fetched the stick.'

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stick