Direct Object (grammar lesson)


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Direct Object - Glossary of Terms

Direct Object

The direct object of a verb is the thing being acted upon (i.e., the receiver of the action).

Examples:

Play the guitar.

verb direct object (also called verb complement)

Every actor played his part.

verb direct object

The crowd will cheer the President.

verb direct object

Interactive example:

We can climb the hill and fly the kite over the lake. [show me the direct object]

See also:

Glossary of grammatical terms

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