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 in a sentence. It answers the question 'what?' or 'whom?' after the verb.

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How do you identify a direct object in a sentence?

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To identify a direct object, find the verb and ask '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.

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How do you identify an indirect object in a sentence?

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To identify an indirect object, find the direct object first, then ask 'to whom?' or 'for whom?' the action is done.

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In the sentence 'She gave her friend a gift', what is the direct object?

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The direct object is 'gift'.

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In the sentence 'He told his sister a story', what is the indirect object?

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The indirect object is 'sister'.

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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, while an indirect object indicates to whom or for whom the action is done.

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Can a sentence have both a direct object and an indirect object?

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Yes, a sentence can have both a direct object and an indirect object, such as in 'She gave her brother a book'.

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

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The direct object is 'homework'.

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In the sentence 'They sent a letter to their grandparents', what is the indirect object?

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The indirect object is 'grandparents'.