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

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What is an indirect object?

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An indirect object is a noun or pronoun that tells to whom or for whom the action of the verb is done. It usually comes between the verb and the direct object.

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

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The direct object is 'the mouse.'

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

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The indirect object is 'her friend.'

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Does this sentence have a direct object? 'He runs every morning.'

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No, this sentence does not have a direct object.

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Does this sentence have an indirect object? 'They sent a letter.'

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No, this sentence does not have an indirect object.

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What is the subject in the sentence: 'The dog barked loudly.'

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The subject is 'The dog.'

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Rewrite this sentence to include an indirect object: 'The teacher explained the lesson to the students.'

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The teacher explained the students the lesson.

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What is the subject in the sentence: 'Call a doctor for me.'

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The subject is 'none.' (The subject is implied as 'you.')

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Identify the direct object in this sentence: 'She baked a cake.'

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The direct object is 'a cake.'