DIRECT 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.

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Identify the direct object in this sentence: 'The cat chased the mouse.'

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The direct object is 'the mouse.'

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What is the subject of a sentence?

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

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

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The subject is 'The dog.'

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What is the function of a direct object?

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The function of a direct object is to answer the question 'what?' or 'whom?' after an action verb.

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Identify the direct object in this sentence: 'She read a book.'

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The direct object is 'a book.'

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What is an example of a sentence with multiple direct objects?

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Example: 'I bought apples and oranges.' (Direct objects: 'apples' and 'oranges')

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What is the difference between a subject and a direct object?

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The subject performs the action, while the direct object receives the action.

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Identify the direct object in this sentence: 'They built a sandcastle.'

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The direct object is 'a sandcastle.'

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What question do you ask to find the direct object?

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You ask 'what?' or 'whom?' after the verb.