Object: Part of a Sentence

  1. Definition:
    • The object is a noun, pronoun, or noun phrase that receives the action of the verb or shows the result of that action.
  2. Characteristics:
    • Objects typically follow transitive verbs (verbs that require an object to complete their meaning).
    • They answer the question “what” or “whom” after the verb.
    • Objects can be direct objects, indirect objects, or object complements.
  3. Types of Objects:
    • Direct Object:
      • Receives the action directly from the verb.
      • Answers the question “what” or “whom” after the verb.
      • Example: She bought a book. (Direct object: a book)
    • Indirect Object:
      • Indicates to or for whom the action of the verb is done.
      • Usually comes before the direct object.
      • Answers the question “to whom” or “for whom” after the verb.
      • Example: He gave her a gift. (Indirect object: her)
    • Object Complement:
      • Renames or describes the direct object.
      • Usually follows and modifies the direct object.
      • Example: They painted the house blue. (Object complement: blue)
  4. Examples:
    • She bought a book.
      • Verb: bought
      • Direct Object: a book
    • He gave his sister a present.
      • Verb: gave
      • Indirect Object: his sister
      • Direct Object: a present
    • They made him the captain.
      • Verb: made
      • Direct Object: him
      • Object Complement: the captain
    • She cooked dinner for us.
      • Verb: cooked
      • Direct Object: dinner
      • Indirect Object: us

Understanding the role of objects in a sentence helps in constructing sentences that convey clear and complete meaning in English.

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