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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True or False: A direct object receives the action from the verb.

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True

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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 indirect object in the sentence: 'The company promises its employees annual pay increases.'

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employees

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Identify the indirect object in the sentence: 'The students showed the teachers their new dance moves at the dance.'

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teachers

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Identify the direct object in the sentence: 'Many countries, such as Japan, experience frequent earthquakes almost every year.'

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earthquakes

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Identify the direct object in the sentence: 'My parents gave me a present for my birthday.'

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present

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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 receive the action of the verb and complete its meaning.

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Can a sentence have both a direct and an indirect object?

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Yes, a sentence can have both a direct object and an indirect object.

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Provide an example of a sentence with a direct object.

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She kicked the ball.