Direct and Indirect Objects Practice

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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 directly. 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 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 direct object in the 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 the sentence: 'The teacher gave the students homework.'

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The indirect object is 'the students.'

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What is the verb in the sentence: 'She sent her friend a letter.'

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The verb is 'sent.'

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How can you find the direct object in a sentence?

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To find the direct object, ask 'what?' or 'whom?' after the verb.

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How can you find the indirect object in a sentence?

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To find the indirect object, ask 'to whom?' or 'for whom?' after the verb.

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Identify the direct object in the sentence: 'He threw the ball.'

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The direct object is 'the ball.'

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Identify the indirect object in the sentence: 'She told her brother a story.'

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The indirect object is 'her brother.'

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What is the difference between direct and indirect objects?

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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.