Direct & 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.

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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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Identify the direct object in the sentence: 'Jim bought a cake.'

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The direct object is 'cake'.

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Identify the indirect object in the sentence: 'Jim bought Mary a cake.'

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The indirect object is 'Mary'.

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What is the structure of a sentence with a direct object?

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Subject + Verb + Direct Object (e.g., 'She (subject) reads (verb) a book (direct object).')

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What is the structure of a sentence with an indirect object?

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Subject + Verb + Indirect Object + Direct Object (e.g., 'He (subject) gave (verb) her (indirect object) a gift (direct object).')

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In the sentence 'Marta bought him a bike,' identify the direct and indirect objects.

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Direct object: 'bike'; Indirect object: 'him'.

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What is the difference between a direct object and an indirect object?

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A direct object answers 'what?' or 'whom?' after the verb, while an indirect object answers 'to whom?' or 'for whom?' the action is done.

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Provide an example of a sentence with both a direct and an indirect object.

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'Tim gave her a present.' (Direct object: 'present'; Indirect object: 'her').

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What verb forms can be used with direct and indirect objects?

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Direct and indirect objects can be used with various verb forms, including past (gave), present (gives), and present continuous (is giving).