- Definition:
- The object is a noun, pronoun, or noun phrase that receives the action of the verb or shows the result of that action.
- 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.
- 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)
- Direct Object:
- 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
- She bought a book.
Understanding the role of objects in a sentence helps in constructing sentences that convey clear and complete meaning in English.
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