Weekly Writer 4th Grade: Direct Objects

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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. Examples: run, jump, is.

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Identify the verb in the sentence: 'I rode the bus to school today.'

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The verb is 'rode'.

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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. It answers the question 'what?' or 'whom?' after the verb.

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Identify the direct object in the sentence: 'Ava will take you shopping.'

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The direct object is 'you'.

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Identify the verb in the sentence: 'Emma cut her hair.'

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The verb is 'cut'.

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Identify the verb in the sentence: 'Eleanor scared Teddy.'

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The verb is 'scared'.

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Identify the verb in the sentence: 'Eliza cooked lasagna for dinner.'

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The verb is 'cooked'.

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What question do you ask to find the direct object in a sentence?

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You ask 'what?' or 'whom?' after the verb.

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

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The direct object is 'the mouse'.

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In the sentence 'She gave him a gift,' what is the direct object?

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The direct object is 'a gift'.