Direct and Indirect Objects - English 7

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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: 'The teacher gave the students homework.'

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homework

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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 done. It answers the question 'to whom?' or 'for whom?' after the verb.

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Identify the indirect object in the sentence: 'She sent her friend a letter.'

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friend

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What is the subject of a sentence?

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The subject is the part of the sentence that tells who or what the sentence is about.

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Identify the subject in the sentence: 'The dog barked loudly.'

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dog

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What is a predicate?

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A predicate is the part of a sentence that tells what the subject does or is. It includes the verb and any objects or modifiers.

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Identify the predicate in the sentence: 'The cat slept on the mat.'

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slept on the mat

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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: 'The chef cooked a delicious meal.'

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meal