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Grammar

Direct object

What is a direct object?
  

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In a sentence, a direct object is a noun, pronoun, or noun phrase that receives the action of a verb. The direct objects are highlighted: Joe kicked the ball . Mary is fixing dinner .

  • In a sentence, a direct object is a noun, pronoun, or noun phrase that receives the action of a verb.
  • The direct objects are highlighted: Joe kicked the ball .
  • Mary is fixing dinner .
  • Peter sent me a letter .
  • Sarah loves ice cream and cake.
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In a sentence, a direct object is a noun, pronoun, or noun phrase that receives the action of a verb.

The direct objects are highlighted:

Joe kicked the ball.
Mary is fixing dinner.
Peter sent me a letter.
Sarah loves ice cream and cake.

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