MCT Direct / Indirect Object

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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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Identify the direct object in the sentence: 'Jerry rides his snowboard in the winter.'

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snowboard

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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.

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Identify the indirect object in the sentence: 'She fed her family some mashed potatoes.'

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family

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Identify the direct object in the sentence: 'A movie on TV gave them chills.'

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chills

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Identify the subject in the sentence: 'Sometimes Michael rides his bicycle in the rain.'

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Michael

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Identify the direct object in the sentence: 'Steve cannot loan me his umbrella today.'

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umbrella

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What is the role of the subject in a sentence?

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The subject is the person, place, thing, or idea that is doing or being something.

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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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Provide an example of a sentence with both a direct and an indirect object.

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She gave her friend a gift.