Indirect and Direct 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. It answers the question '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 indicates to whom or for whom the action of the verb is done. It answers the question 'to whom?' or 'for whom?' after the verb.

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Identify the direct object in the sentence: 'The dog chased the ball.'

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ball

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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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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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What is the role of an indirect object in a sentence?

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The role of an indirect object is to indicate to whom or for whom the action of the verb is performed.

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In the sentence 'The teacher taught the students a lesson,' what is the direct object?

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lesson

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In the sentence 'He sent his sister a postcard,' what is the indirect object?

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sister

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Can a sentence have both a direct and an indirect object? Give an example.

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Yes, a sentence can have both. Example: 'The chef cooked the guests a delicious meal.' (Direct object: meal, Indirect object: guests)

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What question do you ask to find the direct object in a sentence?

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You ask 'what?' or 'whom?' after the verb.