Nouns as Direct Objects

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What is a noun?

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A noun is a word that names a person, place, thing, or idea.

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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.

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How do you identify a direct object in a sentence?

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To find a direct object, ask 'What?' or 'Whom?' after the verb.

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In the sentence 'The baby misses her mother,' what is the direct object?

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mother

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In the sentence 'Lake Superior borders the United States,' what is the direct object?

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United States

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In the sentence 'The lake's size amazes residents of Minnesota,' what is the direct object?

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residents

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In the sentence 'Three states and Canada surround the lake,' what is the direct object?

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lake

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In the sentence 'Musicians entertain the visitors at the festival,' what is the direct object?

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visitors

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What is the role of a direct object in a sentence?

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The direct object receives the action of the verb and completes its meaning.

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Can a sentence have more than one direct object?

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Yes, a sentence can have multiple direct objects.