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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How do you identify a direct object in a sentence?

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To find a direct object, ask 'What?' or 'Whom?' after the verb.

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In the sentence 'The dog chased the ball', what is the direct object?

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The direct object is 'ball'.

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In the sentence 'She reads a book', what is the direct object?

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The direct object is 'book'.

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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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Can a sentence have more than one direct object?

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Yes, a sentence can have multiple direct objects.

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In the sentence 'They built a house and a garage', what are the direct objects?

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The direct objects are 'house' and 'garage'.

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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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In the sentence 'He gave her a gift', what is the direct object?

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The direct object is 'gift'.