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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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What is a verb?

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A verb is a word that describes an action, occurrence, or state of being.

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What questions does a direct object answer?

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A direct object answers the questions 'Who?' or 'What?' after the verb.

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Identify the direct object in the sentence: 'The cat chased the mouse.'

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The direct object is 'the mouse.'

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Identify the verb in the sentence: 'The dog barked loudly.'

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The verb is 'barked.'

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What are the direct objects in the sentence: 'She bought apples and oranges.'

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The direct objects are 'apples' and 'oranges.'

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How can you find the direct object in a sentence?

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

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In the sentence 'He gave her a gift,' what is the direct object?

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The direct object is 'a 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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Identify the verb in the sentence: 'They played soccer.'

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The verb is 'played.'