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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How can 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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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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How can you identify an indirect object in a sentence?

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To find an indirect object, ask 'To whom?' or 'For whom?' after the verb and direct object.

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In the sentence 'The teacher gave the students homework', what is the direct object?

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homework

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In the sentence 'The teacher gave the students homework', what is the indirect object?

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students

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What is the subject of a sentence?

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The subject is the noun or pronoun that performs the action of the verb.

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

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

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