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. It answers the question 'what?' or 'whom?' after the verb.

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

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mouse

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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. It usually comes between the verb and the direct object.

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Identify the indirect object in the sentence: 'She gave her friend a gift.'

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friend

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How can you find the direct object in a sentence?

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To find the direct object, ask 'what?' or 'whom?' after the verb.

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How can you find the indirect object in a sentence?

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To find the indirect object, ask 'to whom?' or 'for whom?' after the verb and before the direct object.

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

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book

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Identify the indirect object in the sentence: 'The teacher taught the students a lesson.'

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students

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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 directly, while an indirect object indicates to whom or for whom the action is performed.

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

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sandcastle