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 can you identify a direct object in a sentence?

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To identify a direct object, 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 wrote a letter,' what is the direct object?

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The direct object is 'a letter.'

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What is the direct object in the sentence 'They built a sandcastle'?

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The direct object is 'a sandcastle.'

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In the sentence 'He kicked the ball,' what is the direct object?

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The direct object is 'the ball.'

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What is the role of a direct object in a sentence?

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The role of a direct object is to complete the meaning of the verb by indicating what is being acted upon.

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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, as in 'She bought apples and oranges.'

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In the sentence 'The teacher gave the students homework,' what is the direct object?

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The direct object is 'homework.'

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What is the direct object in the sentence 'The dog fetched the stick'?

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The direct object is 'the stick.'