What is a direct object?

Teresa

01/06/2022

Learn how to identify the direct object in a sentence.

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Imagine it this way, in sentences we have someone that does the action, the action itself, and the thing or person that receives the action.

Laura is the person who does the action. Therefore, it’s the subject. “Cooks” is the action whereas “soup” is the thing in which the action relies, which means that soup would be the direct object.

 

You can also ask yourself: What does Laura cook? the answer will reveal the direct object.

Let 's practice!

What is the direct object in: 

 

The ball hit the car parked in the street

 

Leave the answer in the comments.

 

Bear in mind that not all verbs accept a direct object. You can cook something but you cannot die something for instance. 

Teresa

Degree in English Philology, Master in ICT for language teaching and processing, EFL teacher, translator in international meetings, and Cambridge preparer. Specialized in language processing and e-learning content creation.

Ver comentarios

  • The direct object in the "The ball hit the car parked in the street" is: "the car"

    • You are completely right! Was it difficult for you to find the DO?

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