DIRECT OBJECTS PRACTICE

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

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In the sentence 'My friend Alice gave ballet lessons to Janie and me.', what is the direct object?

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lessons

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Which two questions does a direct object answer?

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Who? What?

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In the sentence 'Stephen rescued the toddler from the burning building.', what is the direct object?

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toddler

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In the sentence 'Hurricane Irma created havoc.', what is the direct object?

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havoc

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In the sentence 'I cooked the spaghetti noodles on low heat.', what is the direct object?

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noodles

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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 a verb by indicating what is being acted upon.

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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, usually connected by 'and'.

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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 indicates to whom or for whom the action is done.