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.

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

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book

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What is an indirect object?

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An indirect object is a noun or pronoun that tells to whom or for whom the action of the verb is done.

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Identify the indirect object in the sentence: 'I gave my friend a gift.'

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my friend

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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 the sentence: 'The dog barked loudly.'

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The dog

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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 tells to whom or for whom the action is done.

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

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sandcastle

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Identify the indirect object in the sentence: 'She told her brother a story.'

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her brother

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What is a verb?

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A verb is a word that describes an action, occurrence, or state of being.