TEST - Indirect and 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. It answers the question 'what?' or 'whom?' after the verb.

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Identify the direct object in the sentence: 'The dog chased the ball.'

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ball

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What is an indirect object?

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An indirect object is a noun or pronoun that indicates to whom or for whom the action of the verb is performed. It answers the question 'to whom?', 'for whom?', 'to what?', or 'for what?' after the verb.

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Identify the indirect object in the sentence: 'She gave her friend a gift.'

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friend

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What is a predicate nominative?

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A predicate nominative is a noun or pronoun that follows a linking verb and renames the subject of the sentence.

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Identify the predicate nominative in the sentence: 'He is a teacher.'

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teacher

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What is a linking verb?

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A linking verb connects the subject of a sentence with a subject complement, which can be a predicate nominative or predicate adjective.

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Identify the linking verb in the sentence: 'The soup smells delicious.'

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smells

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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 directly, while an indirect object indicates to whom or for whom the action is done.

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

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sandcastle