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. 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 performed. It answers the question 'to whom?', 'for whom?', 'to what?', or 'for what?' after the verb.

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Identify the direct object in the sentence: 'The cat chased the mouse.'

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mouse

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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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Is there an indirect object in the sentence: 'He wrote a letter.'?

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No

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Identify the direct object in the sentence: 'They built a sandcastle.'

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sandcastle

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Identify the indirect object in the sentence: 'I told my brother a story.'

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brother

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What is the function of a direct object in a sentence?

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The function of a direct object is to receive the action of the verb and complete its meaning.

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

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The function of an indirect object is to indicate to whom or for whom the action of the verb is done.

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Identify the direct object in the sentence: 'The chef cooked a delicious meal.'

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meal