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Direct Object
A direct object is a noun or pronoun that directly receives the action of a transitive verb (a verb
that requires an object). It answers the question "what?" or "whom?" after the verb.
Example:
 "She threw the ball."
o Verb: threw
o Direct Object: the ball (answering the question "threw what?")
2. Indirect Object
An indirect object is a noun or pronoun that indirectly receives the action of the verb. It usually
represents the person or thing that benefits from the action. It answers the question "to
whom?" or "for whom?" the action is done.
Example:
 "She threw him the ball."
o Verb: threw
o Direct Object: the ball
o Indirect Object: him (answering the question "to whom?")
Quick Tip to Identify:
In sentences with both objects, the indirect object often comes before the direct object,
without a preposition:
 "She gave me (indirect object) a gift (direct object)."
Or, if using a preposition, the indirect object may follow it:
 "She gave a gift to me."

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