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.

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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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What question does a direct object answer?

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A direct object answers the questions 'Whom?' or 'What?' after the verb.

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Identify the direct object in the sentence: 'She read the book.'

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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 by indicating what is being acted upon.

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Identify the direct object in the sentence: 'He kicked the ball.'

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ball

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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 directly, while an indirect object indicates to whom or for whom the action is done.

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

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sandcastle

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What is an example of a sentence with no direct object?

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She sleeps.

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Identify the direct object in the sentence: 'The teacher gave the students homework.'

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homework