Direct Object Examples

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Home Search  Glossary of Terms Common Errors FAQs Grammar Chat Download Grammar Checker 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]

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