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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Identify the direct object in the sentence: 'The dog chased the ball.'

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The direct object is 'the ball.'

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

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The direct object is 'the book.'

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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.

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

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The direct object is 'homework.'

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Identify the direct object in the sentence: 'He kicked the soccer ball.'

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The direct object is 'the soccer ball.'

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

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The role of a direct object is to complete the meaning of the verb.

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

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The direct object is 'a sandcastle.'

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Identify the direct object in the sentence: 'The chef cooked a delicious meal.'

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The direct object is 'a delicious meal.'